I saw a bunch of people shittting on John Perry Barlow and this list. JPB was an amazing human being whose life and challenges exemplified (IMNSHO) what an American life can be, if lived to its fullest. He was far from a perfect man but he was still a great man. Please, I encourage you to read his autobiography. You'll understand his "rules" better when you understand the man himself.
If you have not read his book Mother American Night it's a fun and very interesting read.