7 life lessons everyone should learn sooner rather than later

When that action is replicated over the course of a week, you begin to scratch the surface of change.

When that action is replicated over the course of a month, you begin to notice a slight difference.

When that action replicated over the course of a year, or two years, or five years, you may no longer recognize yourself — you will have changed, in that particular way, completely.

Do not underestimate the power of each and every small habit, replicated over time.

You can practice self-awareness and humor, just as easily as you can practice anger, resentment, drama, and conflict.

Who you are, emotionally, is a reflection of the things you consciously (or unconsciously) practice.

You were not “born” upset.

You have merely practiced that emotion far more than you have, say, joy.

It is worth acknowledging that, at the end of the day, we all must provide for ourselves.

We all have our own dreams, goals, aspirations, families, close friends, and significant others, and we all want the same fundamental things.

You cannot expect them to put you before themselves. And trying to do so may work for a period of time, but eventually, the truth will rise to the surface.

Instead, make it a point to address and help others move toward their own dreams, as you request their help in moving toward yours.

It is entirely another to sacrifice your own well-being, and the well-being of those around you, for that goal and its achievement.

The high at the end is never worth the emotional strain that takes place to get there.

If you are not able to enjoy the journey with those around you, then the end goal will become meaningless.

• The best ideas come through ease.
• The best flow happens in moments of joy.

The human connection begins with laughter and to laugh while working or solving a problem is to be open to new possibilities.

Some people never learn this — they become grumpy and old.