BYU MBA 2014 - Life principles for those finishing school and heading into the "Real World"

1. An interpretation of the Snow Principles

2. DON’T WAIT FOR YOUR LIFE TO
START
Start something this year, this month, this week, today, right now!

3. ASSUME YOUR SPOUSE IS DOING THEIR
BEST
Your spouse needs your support more than anyone, and negative assumptions can undermine
the relationship

4. DON’T WAIT TO BE
GENEROUS
Generosity isn't about money, its about helping those around you. You do not have to be rich to
be generous

5. JUMP RIGHT INTO YOUR COMMUNITY
Jump into your neighborhood, church, and school. Be involved. One person with desire and
purpose can change an entire community.

6. DON’T BLOW UP YOUR LIFE
Don’t do it!

7. ASSUME THE GOOD BEFORE THE
BAD
Assumptions can change the way people react.

8. AVOID DRAMA IN YOUR CHURCH
AND NEIGHBORHOOD
Don’t seek after it.

9. HAVE A SHORT COMMUTE
Traffic is not a great way to start or end a day.

10. KEEP A JOURNAL - EVEN IF YOU STAY AT
HOME
writing is fulfilling and etches each day into eternity

11. STAY OUT OF DEBT
You are not the government, you cannot print money. Don’t spend more than you make.

12. MAKE FRIENDS WITH
EVERYONE
Being intimidated limits your friendships

13. WORK HARD, IF THAT FAILS, WORK
HARDER
Keep at it.

14. INCLUDE THE SPIRIT IN YOUR BIG
DECISIONS
This companion can guide you in all decision, and the big decisions are sometimes
overlooked.

15. HARD WORK IS MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR LIMITED
TIME
Life is time management.

16. INVEST IN YOUR SPIRITUAL
SELF
It is one of the few things you can take with you everywhere you go

17. MAKE YOUR LIFE AN
ADVENTURE
Move away, eat new food, make new friends. If it doesn't work out you can move back