The document lists 9 rules for happy living attributed to Boyce Bowdin. The rules advise striking a balance between work and play, sticking to the truth even if it makes you look bad, forgiving enemies to be forgiven, spending time outside getting fresh air and sunshine, talking over troubles with someone trusted, being patient and not underestimating God's ability to fix situations, discriminating useful fears from destructive ones, using insomnia for private thinking or prayer, and falling in love with life and people rather than money.