1. No Excuses: Be smart enough to understand we make excuses to keep ourselves safe in our comfort zone. Break free.
2. Invest your time wisely: Life is too short. Don’t take it for granted. Wasting time is worse than wasting money.
3. Travel more: Explore the world. Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.
4. Work on yourself: Focus on who you are becoming rather on what you are getting. Changing yourself is permanent.
5. Learn to say No: Say no to the demands of the world. Make yourself happy first and then think of making other people happy.
6. Your body is your greatest asset: A fit, healthy body is the best fashion statement.
7. Take charge of your life: You just can't let life happen to you, you have to make life happen. Don’t let others influence your life, always think your own thoughts.
8. Be self-aware. Self-awareness is key to self-mastery. It gives you the ability to break free from your patterns and grow. Look within.
9. Dare to dream big: Don’t be caged by the idea of mediocrity. Be willing to ask and work for what you really want.

-Rafael Eliassen