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

Almost all of the finer things in life are free or nearly free. You don't have to pay for the sky at night or snow in the morning or a kiss on the nose when you're sick. Forgetting that may put you at the mercy of those who seek to profit by convincing you to want whatever it is they have to sell.

Be in the habit of getting up bright and early on the weekends. Why waste such precious time in bed?

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.

Be able to tell whether garments that look good on the hanger actually look good on you

Have you ever noticed that when you must struggle to hear something, you close your eyes?

Just because you're unemployed doesn't mean you're not doing anything useful. You are, for example, at least keeping your mother-in-law's wit sharp.