Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
It's always too early to quit.
Never complain and never explain.
To be a good loser is to learn how to win.
Know or listen to those who know.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
You never know what motivates you.
I have a political attitude, but I'm certainly not a politician.
Once it gets to a point where it becomes a matter of life and death to occupy a position of leadership or not, with an eye on future opportunities, therein lies the danger.