b"YOUR SUCCESS IS BASED ON COMMON SENSE 9.Know how to plan: in order not to do things haphazardly, more expensively orwithoutanyideaoftheconsequences,learntoanticipate.Forward thinking is always a sign of common sense, as is the ability to consider the consequences of different outcomes.10.Knowing how to be resourceful: ingenuity is the art ofdoing with it.It's about taking small things and moving them forward with a little imagination and elbow grease. It's about being able to thrive in difficult conditions while still thriving and not feeling deprived. Ingenuity is a key part of common sense, and again, it's a skill that frees you from overconsumption.11.Knowinghowtorelate to the community:beingpartofyour community makes good sense. Unfortunately,manypeopleprefertohideandstayawayorfeel embarrassed by others around them. Connecting with others in your community is part of being human, part of relating and being open to sharing and generosity.12.Know how to protect yourself: whether you are in public or at home, safety is a matter of common sense. Pushing pot handles away from you on the stove, looking both ways when crossing the street, walking with a friend or a group in dark areas of town at night instead of being alone, etc.Allofthesecommonsensesecuritymeasurescanbeplannedand implementedbeforeanythingharmfulhappens.Thiswilloftenavoid problems. Think prevention, not disaster.13.Youdon'thavetobeveryeducated:youhavetobeopen-mindedand curious. And, realize that this is a process, not a destination. You will have to make the mental effort throughout your life to know which messages you absorb and which people you allow to influence your way of thinking.Eventhisbookisonlyasourceofsuggestionsoncommonsenseand success,analyzeit,criticizeitsapplicabilitytoyourownsituationand choose, subtract, or adopt what suits you or does not suit you. After all, it is common sense. Germain Decelles375"