You, my friend, alone are equal to a hundred of such friends. Happy Birthday to you.
A major reason capable people fail to advance is that they don't work well with their colleagues.
I learned about the strength you can get from a close family life. I learned to keep going, even in bad times. I learned not to despair, even when my world was falling apart. I learned that there are no free lunches. And I learned the value of hard work.
Don’t just stand there; make something happen.
The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen.
It's a good thing god doesn't let you look a year or two into the future, or you might be sorely tempted to shoot yourself.