Success doesn't teach as many lessons as failure
Security doesn't rob ambition; the illusion of security robs ambition.
Corporate planning cycles are a classic example of generals fighting the last war over again instead of preparing for what might lie ahead.
Accepting that the odds are against you is the same as accepting defeat before you begin.
Lifelong learning is no longer a luxury but a necessity for employment.
Your energy is a valuable resource, distribute it wisely.