Marty's Guide to Life

Having lived in a garbage can for a while, I have learned self-esteem through life experience. Here are my tips:

1. Always do your doggone best.

2. Treat other puppies the way you would like to be treated.

3. You won’t get the treat if you don’t do the trick.

4. Act as if you’ve already gotten the treat. See how success feels. Then do the trick!

5. Every dog is beautiful.

6. Preparation & opportunity = luck … Luck = treats.

7. Forgive other dogs when they make messes. Forgive yourself too.

8. Every time you think about a mess you’ve made, think of three times you got the ball.

9. Get the ball!

10. If you come to an obstacle, jump over it. If it’s too high, dig under it. If that still doesn’t work … move it!

*Read more about Marty's Guide to Life in Beacon Street Girls book #4, Out of Bounds.*

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What are YOUR rules for living a happy life?

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Maeve30 writes:

	1. "Do on to others as you would want done onto you." 2. Try to be proud and happy with yourself.In other words Be Yourself!! 3. "Winners never cheat and cheaters never win"!

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drew_moats writes:

	1.just Be yourself, who cares what any one thinks, it your life. 2.take risks in life because you r only young one time in your life. 3.And just have fun in your life.

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cookygirl202 writes:

	Be yourself- in style, fashion, and ANYTHING else- and you will ALWAYS be the winner!

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mickynicky1998 writes:

	treat other people the way you want to be treated

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Soccerchick33 writes:

	Be treated how you want to be treated. And don't let life hold you back from small!

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Soccerchick33 writes:

	Wow thats so cute!! and such good info! Keep it up

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mcrlover22 writes:

	Treat others with love and respect and you will get it back!!

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mymy1999 writes:

	sorry marty but i think you should live your life the way you want to!!!

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pinkjinxgirl writes:

	BE HAPPY

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bgirlox writes:

	hey marty me here... well duh who else would it be? anyways I love your advise but mine is, "LIVE LAUGH LOVE♥" :] your firend♥ bgirlox♥

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pasghetti123 writes:

	live love laugh!!! or live love eat !!! i love all of them but i couldn't decide between eating or laughing!!! if you like laughing better i think i do now but i am not so sure press the heart if you think laughing is better!

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cutiekelsi writes:

	HOLA! HI PEOPLE

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kc121 writes:

	Hey Marte' Here are my words to life. Be nice Be tolerant Violence is NOT the answer.

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sarahsnowshimmer writes:

	life is so cool i love my life Sarahsnowshimmer

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TennisFreak257 writes:

Here's a quote that I absolutely love:

When life gives you lemons, make apple juice and let the world wonder HOW.

My guide to living a really happy full life is just to...
No matter what, find something positive about the situation. There will always be one! Living a negative life is no way to spend the short time you have here on Earth! Some people are so cynical and have no faith. I would just believe that things are going to turn out right.
I also think: It won't be today for another whole year. How can I live today so that I won't waste today and have to wait for a whole year to get another one??

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cookygirl202 writes:

#1 Be yourself, unless your an actress because then you'll be kicked out of the Drama Club.
#2 Smile big, smile bright, unless your day is bad. Then tell me and I'll make it ALL better. JK.
#3 Take care of your self, your family, your friends, your pets, and ESPECIALLY your toys.
#4 Homework stinks but you have to do it or else you get benched. So when you do your homework eat something at the same time because food makes everything better
#5 Friends are the best thing that's ever happened. Besides electricity, of course (computers, TV's, etc.).

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pink121 writes:

	is marty the coolest dog ever!!!!!!!!!!!

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dancer987654321 writes:

	Play with my fab dogs!!!!!!

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casper98 writes:

	Meg:to believe in yourself and live a healthy life. sam: eat non-expired food and make GOOD CHOICES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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casper98 writes:

	dear marty, i think it is possible to have a terrific life.

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writerforever97 writes:

	Just try your personal best, be all that you can be, and never think that someone else is better then you.

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redsoxfreak24 writes:

	if u just try hard u won't suceed, if you try harder you might suceed but u may never know, but once you have tried your hardest u know you have suceeded i just made that up a couple weeks ago i don't know how i thought of it redsoxfreak24

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cookygirl202 writes:

	people like people, people love people, people hate people, and people make FOOD! so yeah people ROCK!

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zannals writes:

	my rules are to have fun and more fun and more funand more fun and more fun and... later zannals p.s i wish you were my dog p.p.si love happy lucky thing

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HappyBadLuckyNastyThingy writes:

	Trusting in myself and having fun

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redsoxfreak24 writes:

	use the 10 second rule think 10 seconds about what will happen if u do whatever is going on then redsoxfreak24

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amatomboy29 writes:

	3. Have friends, love friends, and eat chili. 6. Sleep, eat, that's my day, no school in it. 11. Be nice, be kind, be smart, and insane, if you wanna be that, be ME!

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CamiGabi writes:

	You have to treat very well,,because they have feelings,like you.If you treat good animals u can feel happy too because you know your pet or an animal is happy!!!

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greenowl writes:

	Dear Marty , These are my rules to life: #1 Stay active and healthy #2 Always try to have fun no matter what #3 Put a good attitude towards everything #4 Don't judge a book by its cover #5 Be nice to everyone #6 Be true to your self Greenowl P.s Marty You are my favorite Bsg!!

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ilovepandas writes:

	Dear Marty, 1. B tru 2 U 2. Listen 2 what your heart says. 3. Your face isn't complete without a smile. It's kinda cheesy but what the hey? ≈ilovepandas≈ P.S. (4) Marty is a charmball!

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hotpinkmonkey writes:

	be proud of yourself for who you are because theres only one you so keep smileing

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amatomboy29 writes:

	THANX TB916!!!!

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teddybear916 writes:

	ct, hey! i loved #s 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10! ♥, teddybear916

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leaofparis writes:

	1. You can't be smart unless you read. 2. The more you love, the better. 3. You have to be your idea of cool.

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amatomboy29 writes:

amatomboy's things 2 remember:
1. remotes change channels. only u can change life.
2. cameras are there to help you; u already have a mental one in your head. the only reason u can't remember what happened when you were two is that u didn't know how to develop film yet.
3. u can be a cd if u try. all u have to do is sing at the top of your lungs in the car with the windows rolled down.
4. hairspray is one thing. smoke is another. trash is ALSO a thing. they all have one thing in common: they cause global warming.
5. can u say 12345678910 and abcdefghijklmnopqrtuvwxyz? if u can, then why do we need school? WE R SMART ALREADY!
6. hands and feet are the same thing. u can hurt people with them, and u can walk on them.
7. if someone asks u to dust the house, dont go and get pledge or a feather duster. pull your hands out of your pockets, and wipe them across the wood. then wash ur hands and no one will no the difference.
8. there's a fast way of doing things and a good way of doing things. good is better but i choose fast. just say u DID "clean" your room, but lock the door before anyone goes inside.
9. u r 1 thing, ur friends are another, and a toilet is in WHOLE 'nother direction.
10. life is good.

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smartsinger writes:

My rules are :
1. Live your life smoothly, ignore the bumps in the road
2.Don't waste your time figuring out the problems,you'll be yourself no matter what!
3.Friends are your gold, and family is a part of your heart
4.If you wait, good things will come and a bit of puppy dog happiness!
5.Live life happily, make a difference, and when you pass away, you'll regret it!

Marty, you're the sweetest puppy! xoxoSmartsinger

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amatomboy29 writes:

amatomboys mottos 4 life:
1. A normal day is an exciting day, u just have to make it that way.
2. Friends will always be there 4 u.
3. Turn off a light and save millions.
4. Tomatoes are like life. They are big and juicy but one moment but they can flatten and smush the next.
5. Saying "unknown facts" is a lot different than saying "magic". Magic means mermaids and wishing on stars and unknown facts means you have to look up all this stuff up in a text book.
6. Tomboys have their own "style"- basketball jersies.
7. Black ink on paper leaks off when it rains and turns into a pool of black ink. Red ink on paper leaks off when it rains and turns into a pool of red ink. They're still both a pool of ink. Don't judge anything by it's color.
8. When someone asks you if you're "cool", say no. There are two meanings:
1. popular
2. C.-onstapated O.-outta style O.-overwieght
L.-ooser.
Both are mean. Just say no. Same with fun, doily, and smart. Unless your nice. Then you're cool #1.
10. Family and friends are for home. School and work is for school. That's why homework is a dumb idea. Uless you're homeschooled. Then all of this is at home.

i know these r weird but they put me in a good mood.

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actress616 writes:

	Marty, I love your rules! My rules are pretty much like your rules. -actress616 P.S. your soooo cute

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oceanangel writes:

	MunkiLuvr101, hey, thats a good motto! ·:●๋❤•:·oceanangel·:●๋❤•:·

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MunkiLuvr101 writes:

	lol that's cute. this is kinda off topic, but my motto is: friends are just like 4 leaf clovers. lucky to have, hard to find.

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CamiGabi writes:

	i think it's very important: 2. Treat other puppies the way you would like to be treated.

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MadiLove♥ writes:

	LIFE's WHAT YOU MAKE IT SO LETS MAKE IT ROCK! -miley cyrus

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DramaQueenMAJOR writes:

	I like the advice, Marty! My advice is similar. If a dog is barking at you, give him a kiss on the nose! Human terms: If someone has you down, treat them well! Who knows? Maybe it'll stop!

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Babygurl3637beaconstreet writes:

	MY RULES TO HAVE A HAPPY LIFE IS JUST HAVE FUN MAKE THE MOST OF LIFE ANY DAY ANY TIME BEACAUSE YOU DONT KNOW WHATS GONNA HAPPEN THE FUTURE

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cassida writes:

	look good and treat my friends with the utmost respect!!

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craze4chocolate writes:

	HAVE FUN!!! and do well in school!

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Alisija writes:

	I still remember why rules where made. I think that was so nice from BSG. That was perfect gift for Avery. Well, my rule is 1: Be happy, cause if you are happy you can't be mad Have a nice day, ~Alisija

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thinkpink16 writes:

	A rule for me is definitely live your life to the fullest no matter what!!! ThinkPink16 ♥

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mileycyrusfan1 writes:

	aw how cute that is just like i said do your best & hearts love hannah montana and never give up cause everybodt makes mistakes

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teddybear916 writes:

	don't forget to lie in the grass on summer days and just soak up the sun. ♥, teddybear916

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redsoxfreak24 writes:

	i would say think before i speak becuz sometimes something bad will come out

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abz writes:

	Dear Marty, my rules are to live life as it comes, to be happy, enjoy having friends and spending time with them, and most of all try your best, and if it does not work the first time then try try again. --abz

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E4ever writes:

	I think you should always do your best, and think positive! It usually helps to think before saying anything that could be rude to someone.

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Lunatuna writes:

	Yay! I might be the first one 2 post a comment on this page! My famous rul is that there is nothing better than trail mix, and silver paint.

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greenowl writes:

	My rules are to always worry about others, not just you. Also stay active, stay healthy and stay happy!

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Happyluckythingylover writes:

	Yay! First comment! LOL! Marty, Lil'dude, you rock. Every rule is perfectly right. I am so glad u r out of the trash can. Keep being the Marty we all know and love! Lots of dog treats, Happyluckythingylover P.S U can chew on me whenever u want. (JK!)

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