Some of the rules I learned from people smarter than me:
IN EVERYDAY LIFE
– Don’t take anything personally – most things that seem malicious are better explained by ignorance or self-hatred/anger having nothing to do with you
– Recognize that where you are now is just where you are now. History does not equal destiny. Your present state is just a snapshot, a balance sheet of today
– Avoid negative, toxic people, and complainers. You are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with
IN CRISIS OR DIFFICULT SITUATIONS:
– Acknowledge reality –> Make a decision –> Take action
– Ask “what’s good about this?”
– Always do the best you can, with what you have, from where you are