1. Set goal.
2. Define the necessary steps to reach said goal
3. Assess obstacles and make contingency plans
4a. Goal reached! Return to 1.
4b. Goal not reached. Introspect over why the goal was not reached, what could have been different, or if it maybe wasn't worth reaching. Return to 1.
Ok ok....seriously though:
1. Trust your instincts
2. Don't stress over what you don't have control over. Plan for what you can.
3. Be willing to back down. Not every argument is worth winning.
4. Actions speak louder than words and proof will speak for itself.
5. Don't ever become a cynic. The world has selfish, cruel people, but is by no means full of them. Realize that sometimes bad experiences aren't just a result of bad people, but mis-communication, misunderstanding, and incompatibility.
6. If it's not important enough to take a risk for something, it's not important enough to worry about it
7. If you enter a potentially stressful situation, like a competition, always make sure there is someone more easily angered than you - INTJs don't seem to get angry if someone else does first. XD
8. Avoid toxic relationships and people. They'll drag you down before you can drag them up.
9. A little bit of compassion goes a long way, even if it's just something as little as not saying "I told you so"
10. Always find humor in life. As long as you can laugh at the quirks of humanity, you'll be less inclined to want to destroy it.
