8 important life lessons I've learned

1. Suffering is often the greatest motivator. Let your pain fuel your efforts. Never become complacent.

2. Being alone doesn't mean you're lonely. In fact, the people who always need to be around people are often the loneliest inside. You must learn to love yourself enough so that you require nothing outside of yourself to be happy.

3. Most people don't care whether you succeed or not. Succeed anyway.

4. If you don't change things in your life, your life will never change. Creating a few simple new habits can change your life in big ways.

5. You don't have to believe everything you think. The ego can be a major roadblock. Remember, your opinions are just opinions, not fact. All so-called "facts" are actually opinions. None of us know shit. Choose the beliefs that serve you best, but be willing to change when necessary.

6. You only hurt yourself when you fail to be loving and compassionate. Refuse to complain or criticize. This type of energy will only prevent you from living a good life. Speak kind words or none at all.

7. Success is about the SMALL things you do daily. We usually only see the end result of success. What we don't see is the series of tiny decisions that accumulated to create the image of "success."

8. Stress is the #1 obstacle to reaching your dreams. Stress kills. Not only your physical self, but it kills your creative ability and your happiness too. Eliminate stress by meditating daily, practicing honesty and self-expression, eating healthy foods, exercising, drinking plenty of fluids, and eliminating harmful habits and over-stimulating activities.

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