Wisdom Statements

What five statements will you make about your life's wisdom?  How will you expand them with examples?

Here's a nudge:

1.   Give more to projects and people than expected.
2.  Don't make excuses.  Make efforts for results.
3.  Know when to say - NO!  Don't compromise your values.
4.  Courage comes in cans rather than in cannots.
5.  Believe in yourself.  Don't put yourself down, ever.