Ten Basic Rules for Better Living (1953) by Manly P. Hall

Summary: A concise guide for spiritual living in the modern world, this book of practical philosophy was written in an accessible and direct style for clear application to daily life. This book will guide you through most of life’s quandaries by drawing upon ancient wisdom and applying it to the unique challenges of contemporary life.

"Since our civilization has moved on to an intensive industrial level, our psychology of living has been subjected to a variety of pressures unknown to our ancestors. As a result, we need a basic statement of principles suitable to present-day conditions." - Manly P. Hall

"There is a popular belief that the older we get, the wiser we are. This is not always true, however; for no matter how long we live, experience means little unless we honestly search for the causes of our troubles." - Manly P. Hall

Chapters:
00:00 - Bookcase Introduction
00:24 - Stop Worrying
01:54 - Stop Trying to Dominate and Posses your Friends and Relatives
02:47 - Moderate Ambition
03:47 - Do Not Accumulate More Than You Need
04:36 - Learn to Relax
05:36 - Cultivate a Sense of Humor
06:42 - Find a Reason for Your Own Existence
07:48 - Never Intentionally Harm Any Other Person
08:52 - Beware of Anger
09:54 - Never Blame Others For Our Own Mistakes
11:08 - Rule One
16:22 - Rule Two
21:38 - Rule Three
28:32 - Rule Four
33:56 - Rule Five
39:53 - Rule Six
45:21 - Rule Seven
50:51 - Rule Eight
56:53 - Rule Nine
01:02:30 - Rule Ten