** Learn how to stop talking when there is nothing more to say . ** Be happy with what you have while working for what you want . ** Remember that it is better not to speak of things you do not understand . ** Realize that the journey to the center takes place within your own mind . ** Knowledge of your own mortality is the greatest gift God could ever give you . ** Agree with criticism directed toward you and see how this can defuse the situation . ** The only real control you have is choice of your own thoughts, your own words and your own actions LMTT@