1. Subtly or sharply, all relationships diverge. Hold each for its time, and not longer. (A rule about breaking relationships) 2. A partnership requires frequent mutual course-corrections and a commitment to the present and future selves of one’s partner. (A rule about committing to lifelong relationships) 3. Be jealous in what you attend to. Do not be afraid to shirk in order to pay dividends elsewhere. (A rule about compromises in work/effort) 4. Build things that enrich your soul; share things that enrich the commons. (A rule about making and creating things) 5. You will fall on the wrong side of history; do not overly venerate posterity. (A rule about your relationship to history) 6. Exchange money for time; exchange time for experience. (A rule about your relationship to wealth and status) 7. Bear your loved ones’ risks with grace. (A rule about your deepest grow-together relationships) 8. You will never quite be its master; be not your body’s slave. (A rule about your phys