Your success does not depend on the failure of others.

Imagine if your kids had to carry a ladder to climb an apartheid wall to get to school everyday.

Your true friends dont shy away from keeping you in check because your wellbeing is more important to them than even your friendship and they'd rather risk offending you than watch you harm yourself.

When people wear you out, spend some time in isolation with Allah and your relationship with Him will improve as well as with the people.

Acting humble for people's praise is one of the most dangerous forms of riyaa (showing off).

If you're not doing it for Allah, then don't expect any help from Allah.

Sometimes Allah gives you bitterness in this life so that you can further enjoy the sweetness of the hereafter.