I have rules that I live by.  I have rules that I conduct business by. I often get the “you’re crazy” look when I tell people I won’t do something because it is against my rules, but I’ve always felt better about the decisions I’ve made when following them. For instance, recently I was deciding on a large purchase.  Of course I’ve weighed the pros and cons of the purchase, I’ve cataloged the possible variables that could make the purchase better or worse.  I’ve done my due diligence and I was riding the fence on what price I thought it was worth.  Ultimately, my decision came down to the question “Will I regret this?“.  By asking myself this simple question I was able to decide what price I was comfortable with and what price I wouldn’t feel positive about.  After some deliberation and discussion with the seller we were able to come to an agreement that I’m happy about (hopefully he is too!). This isn’t the only Rule I use on a regular basis so check back next week to find out what else I consider critical!