If you want success, then don't rely on other people to do what YOU can do!
I have learned that some of the nicest people you'll ever meet are those who have suffered a traumatic event or loss. I admire them for their strength, but most especially for their life gratitude - a gift often taken for granted by the average person in society.
Life is a gift. Never take it for granted.
A heart that desires to give is the one that succeeds.
Seek the best in everyone that you meet. Seek the worst when dealing with yourself.
Unless it's out of the goodness of someone's heart, I don't like having things given to me for free. I like working hard for what I earn. It gives me a sense of gratitude, and that's the only way I can truly appreciate it.