I pride myself in being able to recognize the best in others. I see it as a testament of my taste level. I can't stress enough the importance of surrounding yourself with energy that supports your goals. Old folks used to say, "You can't soar with eagles if you're walking with chickens." Unfortunately, I have encountered countless chickens. There have been times when I've had to separate myself from certain family members, childhood friends, and people in general who brought negative energy into my life. It is not always easy, but very necessary. If you know you're the best, it only makes sense for you to surround yourself with the best. NO EXCEPTIONS! I get a lot of backlash for saying what I'm going to do. I love saying what I think because it keeps me accountable. Once I say it, I feel like I HAVE TO DO IT and I LOVE PROVING to everyone that I can! It's like using public opinion as a motivational tool instead of it's common role of degradation. If I kept it to myself, at any point, I could easily give up on my goal because no one would have known what I was trying to do. People who say what they think and then do what they say normally get what they want out of life. When you say things out loud, you definitely put more pressure on yourself. Now ask yourself, can you handle the pressure? If you can't, instead of "think it, say it, do it" you can just "think it and do it." That's cool also because it creates mystery. Only you can answer if you will "do it" without the extra pressure of trying to shut-up the naysayer. I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me. As if there's a "one size fits all" standard for happiness. Regardless of your position in life, no one but you is qualified to determine your happiness. I think it's great to never be completely happy or satisfied in life. If I ever became completely satisfied with whatever I would do in life...that is the moment I would suck! Although I haven't totally embraced this yet, people often say that one of my flaws is arrogance. If arrogance means being conceited, brash, cocky, or pushy, I can be all of that sometimes. Arrogance has also been defined as an overwhelming feeling of self-importance. I do feel important, but everybody should feel this way about themselves. Arrogance is sometimes expressed by treating others with contempt or disregard. I try my best not to do this. You can be cocky without being arrogant. When you cross the line from being playful with your own expression of self-confidence and mistreat others, then you (meaning me or my imaginary friend) have become arrogant. I feel my confidence + someone's low self-esteem = my arrogance. Recognize and embrace your flaws so you can learn from them. Sometimes it takes a little polishing to truly shine.