The Rules of Life: A personal code for living a better, happier, more successful kind of life - Softcover

Templar, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292499648 ISBN 13: 9781292499642

Publisher: Pearson Business, 2026

Synopsis

Do you know people who seem to glide through life without any struggle? They always say the right thing and handle every crisis with total calm. You might wonder if they know something secret that you do not know. The truth is that they simply follow a personal code of conduct. You can learn these guiding principles to find the same success and happiness.

• Establish a firm centre to recharge and navigate daily life safely.
• Support family and friends while protecting your time and boundaries.
• Manage the complex mix of love and responsibility with children and parents.
• Interact with the wider world to build respect and lasting connections.
• Apply principles designed to increase your overall sense of contentment.

The Rules of Life distils everyday wisdom into short, usable rules. Organised across personal life, partnerships, family and friends, and wider social Rules, the book is structured for quick reading and easy recall.

The book includes rules specifically focused on finding and maintaining happiness. You will learn to spread happiness around you. The result is a calmer, kinder approach that feels achievable. Ideal for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed who wants a practical code for living better.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Templar is the international bestselling author of The Rules series, known for turning everyday observations into practical guidance. He brings a calm, clear voice to life’s real challenges. He distils proven behaviours into books that help readers act confidently and improve steadily.

From the Back Cover

A personal code for living a better, happier, more successful kind of life

Some people seem to find life easy. They glide effortlessly onwards and upwards, always saying and doing the right things, whatever the situation. Everybody likes them – they are great to live with and great to work with. They are happy, have time for people, and always seem to know what’s important – and how to deal with those things that aren’t.

Is there something they know or do that we don’t? Is it something we could all learn? The answer is a resounding yes. They know The Rules of Life.

The Rules of Life are the guiding principles that will help you get more out of life, shrug off adversity more easily, and generally be a happier, calmer, more fulfilled person. You’ll feel the benefits, and so will everyone around you.

It’s your life. How good could it be?

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Business
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292499648
• ISBN 13: 9781292499642
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 272