Over the years, I've come to embrace certain values, while creating what I call, "survival codes."  Recently, I decided to share them with the rest of the world.   They are called, "The 1up Codes" 

  • There is absolutely no room for fear

  • Trust has to be earned

  • They can say whatever they want, just monitor the moves they make.  Put them on the spot by offering to give them a hand, then they have no choice but to show if they are serious.

  • Always look to work with others.  Never look to work for others.

  • Acknowledge your creator as often as you can

  • Observe and acknowledge the contradictions around you

  • Treat others as you would like to be treated.  And if they continue to disrespect you, try to avoid their pressence.

  • Never, speak or make a decision while angry.  Your decision making is best in a calm state of mind.

  • Laziness is unacceptable, but working smart keeps you from working hard without reward

  • Search for the individuals who can make you laugh without degrading themselves or someone else.

  • Promote critical thinking techniques and social entrepreneurship values to the youth

  • Using alchol and drugs keeps you from staying 1up

  • You are always in total control of your behavior, no matter how angry or fustrated you become.  Staying 1up means no one can push your buttons.

  • Recognize the actions and words of others that are not in your best interest.  Know your enemy.

  • Don’t become your own worse enemy.  Always take time out of your life for self evaluation.

  • Constantly search for truth, while practicing critical thinking techniques.

  • In search of truth, its often best to first denounce everything you’ve ever known, and start from the beginning.

  • Love and respect yourself

  • Mentally be ready to adapt to any situation

  • Place no value in material wealth