The way out of fear isn’t safety. It’s freedom.

If you're a bit spongy, vulnerable to the unsettling energy of others, count yourself lucky. You've been given an incentive to armor up, to consciously screen out the ubiquitous stresses that afflict humanity.

No part of your experience is wasted. Everything you've experienced so far is part of what you were meant to learn.

Good-looking individuals are treated better than homely ones in virtually every social situation, from dating to trial by jury.

Do whatever it takes to convey your essential self.

Remember that it’s okay to ask for help when you’re stumped, because sometimes you really can’t be expected to handle everything alone.

Most unhappy people need to learn just one lesson: how to see themselves through the lens of genuine compassion, and treat themselves accordingly.