To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
To be a good loser is to learn how to win.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Know or listen to those who know.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Leap, and the net will appear.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
Your political reputation affects how likely allies are to trust you, and what kind of deals they'll offer at the negotiating table. There's also some emotional response in there, so factions do bear grudges. Just like the real thing.