Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.

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.

Many people feel they must multi-task because everybody else is multitasking, but this is partly because they are all interrupting each other so much.

Be able to recognize the dangerous snakes, spiders, insects, and plants that live in your area of the country.

I believe that one becomes stronger emotionally by taking life less personally. If your employer criticizes your report, don't take it personally. Instead, find out what's needed and fix it. If your girlfriend laughs at your tie, don't take it personally. Find another tie or find another girlfriend.

Know what to do if you feel faint or dizzy, especially if you might fall and hit your head.

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