1) Retain a level head, so as to preserve one's ability to make decisions and be useful. Surrendering to a powerful feeling is sometimes the right thing to do, but in order to make that decision, one has to hold off that feeling while it is being made.
2) Avoid generalizations whenever possible, except, of course, this one. Approaching problems on a case-by-case basis is a much smarter and more accurate method of problem-solving than any generalization. Such a generalization becomes useful only when case-by-case evaluation is impractical - and even then, the scope of a generalization should be limited as much as possible.
3) Self-control is the root of self-betterment. Willpower and determination are the two most important skills to acquire. Once one has these, anything else will be easy to learn.
4) When something needs to be done - do it, do it well, and do it completely. Do not be afraid to appear stupid because you did something - you will definitely appear stupid if you do it halfway. Commitment to a cause or a person is not something to be feared. Rather, one should take pride in being unafraid to commit. Doing something to the best of one's ability and doing it completely affords the additional benefit of a lack of regrets afterwards.
5) Take responsibility for your actions. Blame and praise should both be taken with pride. To receive one means you have done something to the best of your ability. You may have done it wrong, but you did it with pure intentions and you were not afraid to do it.
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