Teens think listening to music helps them concentrate. It doesn't. It relieves them of the boredom that concentration on homework induces.

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.

Understand why casinos and racetracks stay in business - the gambler always loses over the long term.

What women want is what men want. They want respect.

It is a lot easier to prove that you don't love someone than it is to prove that you do, but one of the best 'proofs' I know is the desire to devote time to the person with no expectation of any sort of compensation, including gratitude, in return.

Know how weather, especially humidity, can affect the movement of doors and windows.

While you're writing, you can't concentrate nearly as well on what the speaker is saying.