Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsiehby Parker on Twos"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." - GandhiThere's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path."I failed my way to success." - Thomas EdisonIt pays to take risks and think outside of the box.Having a little fun in the office can brighten everyone's mood.Be patient and think long term.Owning and running your own business can be a lot less fun than the idea.We are all brainwashed by our society and culture to stop thinking and just assume by default that more money equals more success and more happiness. Happiness is really just about enjoying life.There will never be another today.I didn't know exactly what I was going to do, but I knew then what I wasn't going to do. I wasn't going to sit around letting my life and the world pass me by.I decided to stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.The players with the most stamina and focus usually win.Differentiate yourself. Do the opposite of what the rest of the table is doing.Educate yourself, read books, and learn from others who have done it before.Learn by doing. Nothing replaces actual experience.Learn by surrounding yourself with talented players.Just because you win, doesn't mean you're good. You've just gotten lucky, you have more learning to do.Don't be afraid to ask for advice.You've got to love the game to become really good. You need it to live it and sleep it.Don't be cocky. Don't be flashy. There's always someone better than you.Be nice and make friends. It's a small community.Share what you've learned with others.