GrimmAdvice

Who I'd like to meet:

People who follow the rules:

1a) Live in reality

This is the most basic but also the hardest rule, so it can only be first.

Avoid the rosy glasses, they may make things look nice, but they change nothing and put you off guard. If you don't know what's really going on around you, you might get shot. Some times things are nice or going well, some times they suck or are deteriorating fast. Know the difference at all times.

1b) Don't get shot

You are the most important person in every situation, do what you can to not only survive it but come out as best you can.

2) Don't let your friends get shot

Your life and well being is dramatically improved by those you keep around you, inversely to their distance. The absolute most selfish thing you can do, is do the best you can to get the best result for your friends. Without the people who support you, your life would suck. Be nice to your friends, and burden yourself for your close friends because you will be bettered for it through them as they you.

3) Avoid crazy people

Some crazy people have guns, most don't need guns. People who are crazy may well not even follow rule 1, and they are really dangerous. Escaping them entirely is impossible, they are simply everywhere. Also, they've practiced "not being crazy" extensively so you must take the subtle hints. Limit your exposure where you can, and diffuse them if the opportunity arises.

4) Don't shoot anyone.

If you've gotten to this point on the list, then no one has to get hurt. It may be helpful to remember a terrible life is worse then death. There are plenty of things you can do to further your goals that don't involve committing foul acts.

Maybe be nice to other people, they may not try to shoot you then. But beware with this method, 'they' may just be pretending to be nice to shoot you or your friends later. If you're nice to them anyway you need to have a good handle on rule 1.

5a) Keep a gun handy.

If you've gotten this far in the list, you probably don't have much of a problem, try to keep it that way.

It's important to remember that problems lie ahead, and you'll have to deal with them. Don't think that all your good fortune can't just come crashing down with one bone-headed move if you're unprepared. Put some money away. Learn how to defend yourself. Learn how to better survive. Keep an eye on those douche bags pretending to be nice.

5b) There are no bullets flying, rejoice!

The trigger fingers have steadied, and the weapons have been put down. Take some time to enjoy your moment of peace. They don't come along all that much, so be sure and take them when you can. Travel. Toast your friends. Figure out what's important to you, and then do that.

6) Make more friends

This is just a reminder about the first 3 rules. You need to make your life better, and people you can count on and trust are the best way to do that. Sure, you have to be burdened with helping them, and trusting them, but that's not really that hard is it? Everyone has different skills, and you can't have them all. Someone knows something, or can do something, that will help you with every point on this list, and that is incredibly valuable.

What you have to know about trusting people is that time is long, if you are patient the validity of trust will come out. Especially if you're all following rule 1, 10 times over for rule 2, and 5 more for rule 3. Someone will eventually find out a breach of trust, and eventually the betrayed will find out as well. It actually turns out that it's better never to betray or lie to anyone, remarkably easier too. Except the crazies of course, their actions are unlimited and you in turn need not limit your actions in dealing with them. That is more difficult of course, especially since there are so many.