Do you know what you want or what kind of life you want to live? If you're not sure, you're not alone.

Too many people simply let life happen to them instead of choosing how they want to live. Everyone has rules they live by - a framework for making decisions - but not many people take the time to ask if those rules are getting them what they want.

These are the rules and life principles that work for me to build a life I'm proud of. Whether you agree with these rules, tweak them, or do the opposite - you're on the path toward creating the life you want.

Building a life you're proud to be in the middle of takes hard work and intentionality. It doesn't "just happen."

Consider this your starting point.

Jason Van Dyke