To truly live without regrets, pay attention. Ask yourself hard questions and see where they lead. Do I really want this job? Is this relationship right for me? If I could do anything, would it be what I'm doing today ... or something different?

Never despise small beginnings, and don't belittle your own accomplishments. Remember them and use them as inspiration as you go on to the next thing. When you venture outside your comfort zone, wherever the starting point may be, it's kind of a big deal.

If you're worried about life-work balance, something is probably wrong with your life or your work. Instead of agonizing over balance, get excited and create change.

In the long-term, security comes from an asset you create or acquire, not a position in someone else's asset.

The best time to start was last year. Failing that, today will do.

The choices we make now affect the opportunities available in the future

Whereever you are in life, however old you are, begin thinking about every day as the first day of your life.