Book One, Paragraph 16

Also,

To be my own master in all things, able to take charge of my 

own affairs and to be serene with it;

To be a good steward of my resources, and those of my family, workplace, etc.;

To remember not to be satisfied with first impressions or 
to leave a question prematurely;

To be focused and persistent in meetings;

An immovable adherence to decisions made after full consideration;

To have foresight for the longer issues, along with unfussy attention to details;

Never to be harsh or impetuous or in a panic, but to give everything that 

matters its own time and attention, as by a person of leisure: to be 

unhurried, organized, vigorous and consistent in all.

A sober steadfastness in all things; stamina and perseverance; an indomitable spirit;

To act with an eye for what needs to be done, not the glory of its doing;

No vain taste for so-called honors, and not to be obsequious or want to be popular;

To be beyond flattery and reward impartially, giving everyone their due;

Readiness to defer ungrudgingly to those with some special 
knowledge, insight or ability;

To support others in making the most of their own talents;

Not to think friends and family are neglecting me when they 
need to be somewhere else;

A ready ear for anyone with any proposal for the common good;

To practice common courtesy and avoid vulgarity;

To enjoy the comforts of life without pride or apology either, and without 

expecting them always or regretting their absence; 

To regulate abstinence and enjoyment like Socrates;

Knowing where to tighten and where to relax;

Not to be too particular about food or clothing;

To take sensible care of my body, being neither vain nor neglectful, 

in order to avoid unnecessary illness;

To steer my natural sexuality into meaningful experience;

Giving tradition its due but not following it blindly;

No superstitious fear of gods or anything supernatural;

Not to keep too many secrets about myself;

To be the kind of person that no one would describe as an imposter, 

but rather as a man of mellow wisdom and mature experience;

All of this notwithstanding, to avoid perfectionism, dogmatism, 

pedantry and being doctrinaire.

Book One, Paragraphs 11-15

Also,

To avoid suspicion, caprice and hypocrisy, especially in positions of power or leadership;

That for the most part, the wealthy are somewhat short of human affection;

Rarely, and only when absolutely necessary, to tell someone who asks for help 

that I am too busy or don't have the means to do so;

Not to ignore, and certainly not to resent a friend's criticism, 

even if it seems off-base, but to consider that there may be 

some truth in it and do my best to regain his trust;

To speak of anyone who was a teacher to me with wholehearted gratitude;

Love of family and friends, love of truth, love of justice, love of beauty;

To hold the ideal of families, schools, workplaces, towns and states 

based on equality, shared power and freedom of conscience;

To be dedicated in the study of philosophy;

To be on the lookout for opportunities to help someone or do good;

Unstinting generosity with my resources, time and effort;

To stay hopeful and lean on the affection of my friends;

To be direct but calm when I need to criticize someone;

Never to aim for others to admire me;

Not to pretend to like or dislike something, or to laugh 

insincerely, just to please someone else;

To practice mindful speech: to always mean what I say;

Self-mastery: to learn to be immune to passing whims by recognizing them and 

pausing to observe them rise and fall rather than follow them impulsively;

To talk and to eat slowly, calmly, mindfully;

In nothing either to be hurried or hesitant, too eager or procrastinating;

An uncomplaining energy for what needs to be done;

To stay cheerful in all circumstances, including illness;

To be gentle but dignified;

Not to panic when the unexpected happens (as it inevitably will!);

To do my best not to be morose, resentful or envious;

A forgiving, truthful and trusting nature;

To do the right thing for its own sake, as a way of showing honor to myself and my fellow creatures, and not for the sake of rewards or punishments (especially supernatural);

Never to consider myself inferior or superior to others;

A good sense of humor.

Book One, Paragraphs 1-10

From parents, relatives, teachers and friends I have seen what makes a life worth living: 

Decency and a mild temper;

Integrity and manliness; 

Generosity;

The avoidance of wrongdoing;

Simplicity of living;

To invest in education;

To tolerate pain and to feel few needs;

To work with my own hands and mind my own business;

To be deaf to malicious gossip;

To avoid empty enthusiasms;

To disbelieve all that is talked by miracle mongers and quacks;

To be curious about the opinions of those who think differently;

To have an affinity for philosophy;

To grasp that I need correction and treatment for my character;

To avoid speechifying and pretentious language;

To be readily recalled to conciliation with those who have taken or given offense;

To read carefully, not satisfied with my own views or
too quick to accept the views of others;

Steadiness of purpose;

To have no other perspective, even for a moment, than that of "reason" alone;

To be always the same man, unchanged in sudden misfortune;

To live life according to nature, "with the grain";

A balance of intensity and relaxation;

Unaffected dignity;

Intuitive concern for one's friends;

Tolerance of people of all kinds, but the self-possession to speak up when needed;

To pursue the discovery and organization of the essential
principles of life (philosophy);

To combine complete freedom from inordinate emotions
with the greatest human affection;

To praise without fanfare;

To wear great learning lightly;

Not to leap on another's mistakes without good cause;

Never to think that a person's vocabulary, grammar, tone of voice or vulgar or
uneducated style of expression matters more than what they are saying.