It's not helpful if we spend every day dreading tomorrow ~Jai

All my adult life I've felt drawn to ask long-married couples how they were able to stay together. All of them said the same thing: "We worked hard at it.

Throughout my academic career, I'd given some pretty good talks. But being considered the best speaker in the computer science department is like being known as the tallest of the Seven Dwarfs.

Often think of the worst-case scenario, the "Eaten By Wolves" factor.

Not everything needs to be fixed

There are respectful, considerate things that can be done in life that will be appreciated by the recipient, and only good things can result.

Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.