Only the educated are free.
Well done is better than well said.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Never complain and never explain.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Always desire to learn something useful.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Know or listen to those who know.
Wherever you are - be all there.
But to me the bottom line is the more education you can give yourself, and the more preparation you can do, the less chance of failing.