General Colin Powell's Rules to Live By

1. It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.

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2. Get mad, then get over it.

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3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.

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4. It can be done!

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5. Be careful what you choose. You may get it.

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6. Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.

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7. You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn't let someone else make yours.

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8. Check small things.

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9. Share credit.

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10. Remain calm. Be kind.

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11. Have a vision.

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12. Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers.

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13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

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