The dirtier you are when handling affairs, the smoother your life will be

1. Smile at people you dislike

2. Be 15 minutes early for everything

3. Wait 5 seconds after your phone rings before answering

4. Don't talk about people who are not present

5. Say soft words but do tough things

6. Never lose your temper at any time

7. Don't flatter those who are more capable, wealthier, or higher status than you

8. Never get angry; anger will diminish your wisdom

9. If you want to lose your temper, first endure for 10 minutes

10. Don't let the locksmith come in for water

11. Don't tell anyone about your past

12. Keep a mysterious aura and carry yourself with dignity

13. Learn to praise and stay silent, restrain your urge to argue

14. Stop loss promptly when someone doesn't consider your feelings and interests

15. Don't keep talking about having no money or no time

16. If you want to get along well with those around you, don't share your joy and happiness

17. Correct the habit of replying tenfold when someone asks a question

18. Don't trust others easily; diversify your income sources to ease pressure, look for new skills through @Shanhai Business Academy@, expand your career path, enrich your life, and gain a sense of achievement

19. Money, do not lend; cars, do not lend

20. When you are weak and lack a voice, speak less

21. When you can't keep an appointment, pretend to be very disappointed

22. When you can't drink alcohol, pretend to be easily drunk

23. When doing favors for others, pretend it's very difficult

24. When relatives and friends invite you to dinner, act as if you don't know and don't inquire

25. When you can't help, pretend to be very upset

26. When inviting others to dinner, act very generous

27. When giving gifts to leaders, act very natural

28. When discussing work with others, act very professional

29. Don't tell secrets to your good friends

30. During chats, talk about what others like to hear, and say less about yourself

31. Never joke about others' flaws

32. Don't get too close to anyone, because you never know when you might turn against each other

33. Don't just be a good person; sometimes learn to act like a bad person

34. The more domineering you are, the more confident you will be, and the more people will respect you

35. Say unpleasant truths upfront rather than leaving trouble for later

36. Have a big-picture mindset: sacrifice small benefits for greater gains

37. Men who are too idle should not be friends

38. Show extra respect to the weak

39. The best strategy for dealing with experts is sincerity

40. No matter whose family has issues, as long as you're not notified, pretend you don't know