Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.

Know how to behave at a fine restaurant, which is a telltale measure of social maturity.

You're who you think you are, even if you never admit it to yourself or to anyone else. You may be in the worst position to judge, but you're in the best position to know.

Revenge feels right only to those directly involved. Justice feels right even to outsiders.

Know how to behave at a buffet. Take a clean plate for a second helping.

Stop asking for directions so much. Assuming that you're in a safe environment, pay attention and figure things out for yourself. Have the nerve to take a wrong turn now and then. You'll develop better working instincts and have more self-esteem too.

If achieving your potential requires favorable judgment by others, you are much less likely to succeed.