01 Do not let others do your thinking for you

02 Focus on what you like

03 Common sense? It’s not so common

04 Attention to details is what separates success from failure

05 Let the world be a part of your perspective

06 Learn philosophy and learn to think

07 Learn history

08 Learn languages (make sure Mandarin is one of them)

09 Understand your weaknesses and acknowledge your mistakes

10 Recognize change and embrace it

11 Look to the future

12 “Lady Luck smiles on those who continue their efforts”

13 Remember that nothing is really new

14 Know when to do nothing

15 Pay attention to what everyone else neglects

16 If anyone laughs at your idea, view it as a sign of potential success