if you offer wisdom from a third party, it seems less arrogant and more acceptable.

Tradition, history and respect; that kind of qualities I admire, that I want to see preserved. Time is the only commodity that matters. Being successful doesn't make you manage your time well; managing your time well makes you successful. Goals, Priorities, and Planning. Why am I doing this? What is the goal? Why will I succeed? What happen if I chose not to do it? 'Good judgement comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgement'.

Find the best in everybody. Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you. It might even take years, but people will show you their good side. Just keep waiting.

When we're connected to others, we become better people.

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

If you want something bad enough, never give up (and take a boost when offered).

Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish.