Woodenby Parker on TwosThe very worst thing you can do is to beat yourself.I believe individuals who feel good about themselves are more productive.8 promises that can bring happiness: 1. Promise yourself that you will talk about health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible. 2. Promise yourself to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value. 3. Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best in yourself and others. 4. Promise to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. 5. Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. 6. Promise to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future. 7. Promise to give so much time to improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others. 8. Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit trouble to press on you.Hard work is the difference. Very hard work.Make the most of what you've got."Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Not talent, not genius, not education. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." - Calvin CoolidgePersistence is stronger than failure.Balance is the most important word to keep in mind. Emotional, physical, mental. Keep things in perspective.A philosopher is a person who meets all events, whether favorable or unfavorable, with calmness and composure. They also have a love of wisdom, studies the general principles of a field of knowledge or activity, and the process covering thought, conduct, character, morals, and behavior.