Finally, always keep God as the centerpiece in your life. He is the One that fights our battles now and in the future. Earlier there was reference of the use of instruction manual. The best instruction manual to use in guiding your life is the Bible. It is the oldest, but most often forgotten book.
Many lessons are there to be learned.
I want you to be first in moral excellence. I want you to be first in generosity. If you want to be important, wonderful. If you want to be great, wonderful. A life is not important except in its impact on the life of others.