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World-recognized industrial design iconoclast Karim Rashid likes to do things differently, and believes we can design our way to human progress. Here, he shares the rules he lives by.

Each tip is illustrated by a "Karimagologos" hieroglyphic symbol, developed by Karim Rashid over more than a decade. Each has a meaning, written before the rule. Rashid has as selection of these symbols tattooed across his torso.

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LIFE —

1. Never stop being creative: creative people who never stopped creating live long lives, like Picasso, Oscar Niemeyer, Ettore Sottsass, Joan Miro, Florence Knoll, Eero Aarnio, Philip Johnson, and many others.

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COMMUNITY —

2. Surround yourself with positive people only. I try to be open and positive rather than negative. I am objective, not subjective, I am extensive, not intensive, I am relaxed, not rigid, I try and be free and live in the present only.

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AIR —

3. Exercise four or five times a week, including 30 minutes of cardio each time. Do not run outside in major cities: Carbon monoxide and pollution make this very dangerous.

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SIN —

4. Never smoke or do any drugs. This includes painkillers.

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ENERGY —

5. Drink coffee -- but organic only. I suggest three to four espressos a day.

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PLEASURE —

6. Drink one glass of red wine a day or 2oz of pure alcohol, with no mixer. Vodka is the purist.

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BODY —

7. Stay away from cane sugar and any artificial sweeteners.

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NATURE —

8. Eat and drink organic, or as natural as possible.

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HEAL —

9. Take organic or all-natural supplements including fish oil, Coenzyme Q, B-12, Multi-Vitamins, Vitamin D drops, biotin, collagen, and Green tea.

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LOVE —

10. Eat 50% raw food per day, including vegetables, fruit, nuts, grains, and beans.

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VIRTUE —

11. Eat only grass-fed organic beef or poultry. And eat this only twice to three times a week.

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SOUL —

11. Eat plain organic yogurt with fresh organic fruits every day.

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TIME —

13. Sleep a minimum of seven hours a night, and a maximum of eight hours a night.

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TOUCH —

14. Use all natural cosmetics and toiletries: toothpastes, moisturizers, skin care, shaving cream, shampoos etc.

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NURTURE —

15. Use retinols, madecassol, and vitamin C on the face daily.

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SENSUALISM —

16. Make sure your home has non-toxic chemical-free materials and furnishings, such as Low Emission Ecologique MDF, natural carpets, beddings, non-toxic paints, eco-mattresses, no lead, no phthalates in household products, toys, etc.

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FLUID —

17. Use a water filtration system and don't drink bottled water (unless it is a filtered refillable bottle which you fill and drink within that day, like Bobble).

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KOSMOS —

18. Never use plastic in the microwave. Use glass only. Or ideally avoid the microwave altogether. I had cancer 5 years ago. It was quite a shock considering I eat healthy, exercise, and take care of myself. I decided that our environment is too toxic. After surgery my resolution was to continue to fight my cancer with a hardcore homeopathic diet and clean living in my environment. Switching to BPA free plastics and more use of glass was one of my steps.

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