After a storm comes a calm.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Never complain and never explain.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Who seeks shall find.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
When you're used to being prepared to reject conventional wisdom, it leaves you open to learn more.