Be in the habit of experimenting with your clothing so that you don't get stuck for life with a self-image developed over the course of high school.

An ounce of sequins can be worth a pound of home cooking.

Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments.

Although spoken English doesn't obey the rules of written language, a person who doesn't know the rules thoroughly is at a great disadvantage.

Know about the appeals process, especially in the case of the most serious crimes.

Attention-deficit disorders seem to abound in modern society, and we don't know the cause.

The chess player who develops the ability to play two dozen boards at a time will benefit from learning to compress his or her analysis into less time.