LESSONS IN LIFE..CONVERSATION WITH MYSELF

1. Know whom to trust.
2. Network. Network. Network.
3. Know your strengths, accept your weaknesses and work with them.
4. Accept responsibility for your work.
5. Be aware of what is ethical and what is not.
6. Be clear on your stand and on your ideals-people might blame you for something you didnt do, or didn't intend to do in any case-learn to draw the line between what is acceptable and what is not.
7. Be grateful for what you have.
8. Strive for your goals. Aim high.
9. Work hard.
10. Disappointment and failure are part of every journey, every endeavor. When they happen, it can be very demoralizing. Learn to see beyond them. Know that nothing is final, and one always has the opportunity to correct the mistakes.
11. Evil might confront you. Accept its presence, and use it as an opportunity to appreciate the Good that there is in this world.
12. When you face injustice, do your best to learn from it. You may not be in a position to change the way others behave, but surely use that as an opportunity to know how NOT to conduct oneself in life.
13. Know that there is a Greater Force that protects us. Surrender to it, place your faith in it, and know that it will guide you to a better tomorrow.
14. There is the Good, the Bad and the Ugly all around us. Learn to tell the difference.
15. Fear might engulf our imagination when we are weak, remember that fearful thoughts are just imagination, and remind yourself that you are capable and strong to deal with the reality of the situation, which may or may not be what you imagined.
16. Therefore be prepared.
17. Be patient.
18. Stay focused.
19. Be happy. Laugh a lot. Take care of yourself. Indulge.
20. Keep the faith!

(Note: This list is by no means exhaustive, and will be updated periodically.)