And on the flip side no one will care who you were, or weren't in high school once you go to college.

never get involved in a land war in Asia

Never wear mauve to a ball.

or pink

Or open your mouth.

Don't underestimate what consistent loss of sleep does to your judgment and temperament. Same goes for consistent skipping of meals and showers. You can't be of use to anyone (including yourself) if your basic needs haven't been met.

If you can't manage your conditions, manage your expectations.

Many of us have a voice inside our heads yelling at us all day long, telling us what we should and shouldn't do. You may think this voice comes from others, from pressures outside of yourself. You are wrong. It is a manifestation of perceived pressures, of a constructed reality, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. You have no need to follow its dictates. Once you recognize this you'll be able to fight it.

When you're not sure how formal you should dress, always err on the nicer side. Being the best dressed person there is better than the alternative.

Don't forget to treat yourself from time to time. This doesn't necessarily mean a blow-out, insane, impulsive purchase, but do recognize your need for happiness and sometimes a new shiny is just the thing to pull you out of your rut.

And if you've made a blow-out, insane impulsive purchase, stop beating yourself up for it. If you can't return it, then there's really no point in looking back, is there?

And sometimes treating yourself is allowing yourself a little peace and quiet, and not worrying about the dishes in the sink.

And it's OK to spend $3 on a bottle of Voss sparkling. Really, it is. Try it.

If you've tried to work it out the rational way, and it's not working, don't let yourself become irrational in the process. Take care of yourself and get your things in order. Crazymakers aren't worth your time, and don't become a Crazymaker.

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Stand on principle, but not to the point where it becomes a pyrrhic victory. You may be right, but if you're the one who ends up being punished because you couldn't just let something go, then it doesn't matter.

Truth.