This document outlines 7 rules for adopting big data projects: 1) Determine the value before starting, 2) Plan for big data, 3) View it as more than just a technology project, 4) Recruit the right data engineers and scientists, 5) Build necessary support from the beginning, 6) Design with the future in mind, and 7) Involve the whole organization. The key recommendations are to establish value, plan comprehensively, and engage the entire organization rather than view it solely as a technical initiative.