Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Always desire to learn something useful.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
You never know what motivates you.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
If you think you can do it, you can.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
On the one hand, I've had such a normal upbringing with my mum, who has kept me grounded, but on the other, the wild experiences through my dad.