Even this one. That's the point.

Think about it:

• "Always do this" isn't always right

• "Never do that" sometimes works

• "Must follow these rules" will fail you

Even my rules for success:

• Simple writing? Sometimes complex works

• Leave it? Sometimes fight back

• Everything OK? Sometimes it's not

But here's the truth:
You're going to die.
I'm going to die.
Everyone reading this will die.

So why does "no absolutes" matter?

Because it frees you:

• From perfect solutions

• From certain answers

• From others' "musts"

I used this freedom to:

• Start over (three times)

• Build companies (from nothing)

• Exit rich (after being broke)

• Stay happy (through it all)

The secret?

• Bad times end

• Good times end

• Everything changes

• Nothing lasts

And that's perfect.

Because:

• When you're winning: No absolutes

• When you're losing: No absolutes

• When you're stuck: Leave it

• When you're scared: Everything's OK

Want proof? You're alive right now. Reading this. Breathing. Thinking. Free to choose.

So choose happiness. Choose optimism. Choose to think for yourself.

You have one life. No absolutes means it's yours to live.

Think for yourself. Test everything. Keep what works.

And smile because nothing lasts forever.