When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.
Remember that no relationship is a total waste of time. You can always learn something about yourself.
Remember that life's big changes rarely give advance warning.
Tell your wife often how terrific she looks.
Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.
Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best.