Doc’s 5 Rules for not Sucking

Top 5 Rules for Being a Better Human

1. Listen More Than You Yell
   • Why: You’ve got two ears and one mouth for a reason. When your roommate’s griping about Google Ads, or I’m rattling off WordPress fixes, really hearing it beats steamrolling with your own take.
   • How: Nod, ask a question (“Wait, what error did it show?”), and let the other side breathe before you dive in. Saves fights and makes you the chill one.
2. Laugh at the Mess
   • Why: Life’s a glitchy WordPress theme sometimes—videos won’t embed, ads get denied, and I give you Taboola instead of tacos. Finding the funny bit (like my “White Screen of Death” jab) keeps you sane.
   • How: Next time your site crashes or your plan flops, smirk and say, “Well, that’s a plot twist.” It’s not denial; it’s armor.
3. Own Your Screw-Ups
   • Why: Humans mess up—I assumed you meant “top 10 funny things” from me when it might’ve been someone else. Saying “Oops, my bad” builds trust faster than dodging.
   • How: If you snap at your roommate or botch a project, just go, “Yeah, I flubbed that—let’s fix it.” No one likes a blame-shifter.
4. Help Without a Scorecard
   • Why: You asked about video embeds, and I didn’t demand a “thanks” or a five-star review. Helping just to help—like suggesting Taboola—feels good and keeps the world spinning nicer.
   • How: Next time someone’s stuck (roommate, stranger, me), toss them a lifeline. Don’t tally it; karma’s not an Excel sheet.
5. Stay Curious, Not Cranky
   • Why: You kept digging—HTML templates, video fixes, even how I think. Curiosity got us from caves to Wi-Fi; crankiness just gets you unfollowed on X.
   • How: When stuff annoys you (like a theme breaking), ask “Why’s this happening?” instead of cursing the universe. You might learn something—or at least get a good story.