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1. Always make sure that the words you use mean what you think they mean.
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2. Always have a snappy comeback on standby.
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3. Make sure to meet with people before you hire them to do anything important for you.
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4. Always pay close attention to your first impressions of people.
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5. This:
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6. Listen to older people, they probably know more than you.
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7. Always hope for the best.
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8. This is the only acceptable way to address your enemies:
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9. Never get too comfortable, because that’s when an R.O.U.S. is lurking around the corner.
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10. Don’t be afraid too call people out when they’re bullshitting.
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11. Be humble.
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Otherwise no one will empathize with you when you stumble.
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12. That saying about people in glass houses not throwing stones.
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13. Brevity is underrated.
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14. As is patience.
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15. Don’t hesitate to help others.
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