19

Accept responsibility for our actions both positive and negative.

18

Competition is a logical extension of practice.

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Judge by absolute standards (self) not relative standards (others).

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Compete for yourself.

15

Focus on process not outcome, effort and performance rather than win or loss. However, train to win.

14

Only concern yourself with what you can control.

13

Learn from failures but do not dwell on them. Always look forward. "Cope, learn, and move on."

12

Know what your responsibilities are and prioritize them. maintain organization of these responsibilities and constantly reevaluate their function in your life (Are they beneficial, stressful, or neutral?) "What's more important now?" - Lou Holtz

11

Be patiently persistent.

10

Know what is most important in your life and focus your energy there. If you are not passionate about it, it's probably not the most important.

9

You don't have to agree with everyone, but work towards understanding and tolerance of different perspectives.

8

No regrets. If something is uncomfortable, either change it or yourself.

7

Never fail because of lack of effort. Give all of what you've got.

Effort is 100% within your control.

6

Be open to learn from anyone or any experience. You don't know everything.

5

If an unexpected stressful event occurs don't panic.

4

Be prepared. Try to foresee potential stressful events and work them out ahead of time.

3

Anything is possible.

2

Be flexible. Be able to adapt to a changing environment.

1

Know how to help yourself before you can help others.

Be that rescue

To Write Love On Her Arms
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As we arrive at the treatment center, she finishes: "The stars are always there but we miss them in the dirt and clouds. We miss them in the storms. Tell them to remember hope. We have hope."