The Don’t Be a Dick About It Doctrines Be a good person Be generous and share what you have Accept your mistakes Apologize for misunderstandings Listen to what others have to say Develop opinions about facts Learn a trade, work hard, excel but don't be a dick about it. Forge relationships, be a good friend Recognize yourself in others Accept compliments humbly Give people compliments everyday Feel empathy for others around you being sympathetic is a virtue but don't be a dick about it. Become a good partner be loyal and trustworthy responsibility is noble love is about the effort you put in stimulate the growth of one another stay true to yourself but don't be a dick about it. Raise a beautiful family Be a loving and nurturing parent Spend time playing with your kids Allow your children to make mistakes Inspire your offspring to be unique Instill life lessons and a sense of morality Give instruction and be proud But don’t be a dick about it. Make judgements Don’t be judgemental Be honest not brutal Don’t lie but learn how to Shade the truth when needed But don’t be a dick about it. Develop a dynamic taste in music Ripen your palate for fine foods Sharpen your eyes to detect art Nurture a sense of independence Enjoy going to a movie alone Learn how to be patient Say please and thank you Mean what you say Do what you mean And just please, regardless of whatever happens to you in life please just don’t be a dick about it. credits released August 10, 2016 words: Joshua Baumgarten music: Mishal Zeera produced by Mishal Zeera