To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
After a storm comes a calm.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Never complain and never explain.
What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team.