Going “to” (being attracted to a new college or job or residence or relationship) carries better odds of success than going “from,” i.e., leaving any of these situations simply because you are ticked off.

When unsure, emphasize variable, not fixed commitments.

What are the unshakable truths about you: be totally honest.

What decisions must be made now, which decisions can wait.

Income fluctuates, but debt is forever.

Crawl … walk … run.

A house is not really an investment; it is fundamentally a residence: assume you will be there five years when considering buying a house.

Your loving family is not in the classroom helping you take a final exam.

Pursue your passion first; at the same time, have an alternative plan.

Regardless of the different paths in life, everybody’s goal is simple: a place to live, food, clothing, a loving relationship.

Do not let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

Decide on your action based on the net: positive factors minus negatives.

There are always unintended consequences.

Bring the bad news first, the good news can wait.

Half of the “answers” come from being able to frame the questions.

Every day is NOT new. You start with the values you created yesterday.

Passion alone does not triumph over inertia: you need a plan.

I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible, but I refuse to be blown off my feet by any. (Borrowed from Gandhi)

To start, you must have a good idea, delivered with passion. This will gain you an audience. When the approach is credible and favorable results ensue, you will have a following. If you add attention to data-gathering, procedural consistency and the development of talent, you will have a sustainable program—if you have funding!

Intentionality + Communication + Consistency = Consequences.

The cruelest, most harmful thing a teacher can do is to allow a student to think the world functions in a way different from that which the teacher knows to be true (lifted from a great Reading while on the exercise bike).

Under-promise and over-deliver; over-promising and under-delivering is a cancer affecting everything a person says he will do.

Group data is meaningful, but it tells you nothing about the characteristics of any individual within the group.

Be aware of the Conflict Avoidance Syndrome: fight when you are right.

A degree opens doors and provides options; it does not guarantee a job.