The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Know or listen to those who know.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Either you run the day or the day runs you.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
You have to keep hobbies in L.A. Otherwise, it's sad.
I'm vegan on home base, but when I travel to other countries, I throw it all into the garbage.