In fact this has always been my mantra:
If you can squat, do it
given a choice, do overhead pressing, rather than bench pressing
for your overhead pressing, use dumbells more often than barbells
try all forms of pulling from the floor
dead's, stiffies, tarp bar work
farmers walks will do more for you than most realise
pull-ups and dips work for most people
dumbell rows and shurgs are good
a little arm work does the body good
machines are not the enemy
experiment and have fun
sets, rep's and how many days a week you train is up to you and your ability to recover from one workout to another
eat more protein than carbs, more carbs than fats.
eat more fruits and veg than grains
drink plenty of water.
pick an activity that allows you to improve your conditioning
make lifting a part of your life..a means to improve it
don't let it be a focus on your life
maitain a tranquil mind and outlook on life
conduct yourself in a way that reflects well on lifting
encourage others to take up lifting