Anybody can get chewed out. It's the rare person who says, oh my god, you were right. As opposed to, no wait, the reason is... We've all heard that

An injured lion wants to know if he can still roar.

somehow, with the passage of time, and the dealines that life imposes, surrending became the right thing to do

Be good at something. It makes you valuable. Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.

If you can find an opening, you can probably find a way to float through it.

Take Time Out. It's not a real vacation if you're reading email or calling in for messages.

Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dreams.