Hello everyone,

This morning my friend Hemal Ved (Mumbai) shared a wonderful message with me via WhatsApp.

Never miss a good chance to shut up.
— Will Rogers

Now, here are my thoughts based on the above. Please add yours if you like and share them with your loved ones.

1. Never miss a chance to help someone.
2. Never miss a chance to learn.
3. Never miss a chance to praise someone.
4. Never miss a chance to appreciate someone’s help or concern.
5. Never miss a chance to bring a smile on someone’s face.
6. Never miss a chance to spread love.
7. Never miss a chance to lighten someone’s burden.
8. Never miss a chance to make someone happy.
9. Never miss a chance to apologise if you have made a mistake.
10. Never miss a chance to thank someone.

And, finally, never miss a chance to share such a wonderful message with your loved ones.
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Best wishes,
Dharmendra Sheth

After reading this message of mine, many friends contributed profusely to the list. Two major additions are copied below.

Isha Chaliawala

1. Never miss a chance to listen to others.
2. Never miss a chance to listen to your own instinct.
3. Never miss a chance to celebrate and rejoice.
4. Never miss a chance to upgrade yourself.
5. Never miss a chance to console someone.
6. Never miss a chance to welcome and comfort guests.
7. Never miss a chance to uplift someone’s spirit.
8. Never miss a chance to whisper infinity into someone’s ears.
9. Never miss a chance to be with nature.
10. Never miss a chance to follow your passion.

Thank you Isha for the above list.

Now another list from a dear friend Gaurav Duggal.

1. Never miss a chance to pay it forward
2. Never miss a chance to express gratitude
3. Never miss a chance to show love & care in actions
3. Never miss a chance to be humble (show humility)
4. Never miss a chance to count your blessings
5. Never miss a chance to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud
6. Never miss a chance to do Seva without showing it off
7. Never miss a chance to help the less privileged in deeds & actions
8. Never miss a chance to offer food to needy & poor
9. Never miss a chance to buy from vendors minus hustling
10. Never miss a chance to Lead by Example

Now, here are some more.
11. Never miss a chance to be Humane
12. Never miss a chance to be content
13. Never miss a chance to show off integrity, character, faith, ethics
14. Never miss a chance to be a self directed learner
15. Never miss a chance to be a quality producer –
16. Never miss a chance to be an effective communicator
17. Never miss a chance to be a ethical user of technology
18. Never miss a chance to be a complex thinker
19. Never miss a chance to be a community contributor
20. Never miss a chance to empower, enable, encourage & uplift others.

Thank you Gaurav for the above contribution.