100 Ways to Survive in a city (an email from my dad and mum)

Hiya Jem,

Not quite a hundred yet but while on the plane, I churned out more than 60 ...  I think you can probably detect Mummy's inputs in the list.

100 Ways to Survive in a City
1). Have an income
2). Have a roof over head
3). Have heating (in countries with cold weather)
4) have a few very close friends
5) have a favourite pub/cafe/place to relax
6) have a hobby / interest / cause
7) keep healthy and have access to healthcare
8) have a goal or purpose for life - try to break these down into longterm, midterm and NOW
9) set short-term goals, some of which should be relatively easy to achieve
10). Take an interest in human interactions in densely populated spaces
11). Have an enjoyable exercise regime
12)  treat yourself in small ways when you attain a goal
13) read
14) journal or write
15) lifelong learning - take a course, learn another language, pick up a new skill ... never stop
16). Be connected
17) enjoy exploring the city
18) socialise (selectively, in moderation), networking ... Expand your network to circles beyond your field or discipline
19) introspection (self awareness, self exploration) - know thyself
20) leave the city once or twice a year for short intervals
21) observe the plight of others who have it worse off than oneself
22) go to the zoo once or twice a year
23) go to parks and gardens whenever you can. Observe the wonders of nature.
24) understand the relationship of lighting and your moods
25) learn to say no
26) learn to fend for self
27) appreciate what the city can offer
28) be alert to inherent dangers of the city
29) read a local newspaper/website regularly but also a global paper/mag/website for a glocal view
30) plan well but be open to changes
31) eat well but not excessively
32) have a positive outlook to life
33) have a balanced life
34) know when to ask for help when you need to
35) be confident
36) find spiritual peace ( with or without Holy Water)
37) choose to be happy
38) don't sweat the small stuff
39) try to think like an entrepreneur
40) put something aside for a rainy day
50) ET, phone home ( more regularly)
51) pick yourself up when you stumble. The sun will always rise tomorrow.
52) keep your vital documents etc in a safe place (with copies stored at a backup location)
53) if you had to vacate your dwelling in an urgent situation, know what few things you must grab as you head for the door
54) persist but pace yourself
55) remember : what usually trips you up big time are not the things you don't know but rather the things you know for sure but ain't so
56) embrace serendipity
57) do good without expecting rewards. What goes around comes around (eventually)
58) make a list
59) take a holistic approach to life - everything links to everything else, have fun figuring out the systemic connections
60) learn from history. You aren't the first person to encounter this situation (whatever the situation is) and you certainly won't be the last
61) build up your Personal Brand
62) shower daily .. ha ha ha!

You know what? If you collated all the suggestions you get from the folks you ask, and cleaned it up, I can imagine you publishing a little booklet on this topic.