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NEVER GIVE LESS THAN YOUR BEST AT EVERYTHING YOU DO. Put all of your energy into anything you do. Give life your best shot. Whatever you choose to do, take it seriously. Be committed to the task at hand. Be willing to work for what you get. There is no free lunch. Success in life is never handed to you. It must be earned. ALWAYS BE YOURSELF. Don’t try to be someone else. Be yourself. Authenticity matters. Be true to yourself in your thoughts and actions. Focus on being the best possible you. Believe in yourself. Have unwavering faith in your abilities and potential. VALUE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. Cherish your family. Have genuine interest in other people. Not only will you be there to support each other in both good times and bad, but you also will have the opportunity to learn from each other. A real friend is someone who will look out for you by sharing something you need to hear and not be unduly worried about sparing your feelings. NEVER STOP LEARNING. Lifelong learning is an integral part of your professional and personal growth. As such, you need to have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, a steadfast desire to learn, and an indefatigable willingness to be teachable. Be aware of the fact you do not currently and will never know everything. Maintain an active mind by asking questions and searching for answers. TREAT PEOPLE IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER. Although someone may have opinions that are not in alignment with yours, they deserve to be treated with a basic level of courtesy, dignity, consideration, and kindness at all times, in all situations. Accept others for who they are. Understand that most positive relationships are grounded in mutual trust and respect. LIVE A VALUES-ORIENTED LIFE. Be a person of integrity. Make telling the truth a habit. Behave in a manner that is consistent with your internalized values, which are the aggregate of several factors, including your life experiences, upbringing, and people who have influenced you (mentors). Be aware that you need to do more than profess your values — you must practice them. LOVE YOUR LIFE. Be passionate about your job, your life, your future. Passion is the lubricant of success. Passion provides the internal energy that motivates you to be the individual you are, as well as the person you might want to become. Passion helps keep failure, disappointment, frustration, and exhaustion from eroding your zest for life. KEEP EVERYTHING IN PERSPECTIVE. Look at the whole “picture”. See things in their proper proportion to everything else. Doing so not only can help you set your priorities but also can help you avoid being overwhelmed by comparatively insignificant issues/problems. Perspective enhances your ability to focus on what really matters to you. TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO YOUR LIFE. Instead of waiting for others around you to do something, take action yourself. Whenever possible, create your opportunities. Be committed to your growth. Focus on what will enable you to turn your goals and dreams into realities. Be guided by a mindset that empowers you, rather than prevents you, from pushing yourself to places you have not been before. NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS. Know what you deserve. Live life to the fullest. Be willing to accept and confront challenges head on. Pursue a can-do, rather than a make-do, approach to life. Arguably, virtually anything can be accomplished as long as you set your mind, heart, and soul to it.