Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
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It’s not your job to get people to like you, it’s your job to like people.
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Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house. If not, look for some new best friends.
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Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.
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If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.
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Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.
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Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
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Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.
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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
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Don’t flaunt your success, but don’t apologize for it either.
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A friend is someone who knows you and loves you for what you were and who you are, and who also shares your hopes and dreams for who you can become.
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Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
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Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A.M.
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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
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Live and learn and pass it on.
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Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
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Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
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Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet or purse and refer to it often.
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Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
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Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.
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Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
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While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.
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Read carefully anything that requires your signature. Remember the big print giveth and the small print taketh away.
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Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.
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