Do not fear appearing foolish due to asking questions with obvious answers or making statements that are quickly shown to be false. Such practices are known all too well to Leaders of Wisdom.

Some people will try frequently to motivate you with shallow incentives like power, fame, or money – and infrequently with deep morality. These are often Manipulators whose words and intentions are especially out of sync.

Don’t forget that you get to decide what’s funny. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

Artifical laughter can be a short-term solution to genuine moroseness.

Beware the Joker, who uses humor or lightness to avoid learning lessons.

Speak slowly lest your precious words are not heard.

Never seek praise for self-inflicted hardship.

If you’re having trouble getting up in the morning, brush your teeth and take a shower.

Do not confuse your own lack of interest for a lack of interestingness in others.

When humiliation leaves you feeling angry, look at those around you and think only of their perspective. They have forgotten all about it, yet you dwell on the delusion that they are looking at you with judgment in their eyes. Accept this to forget humiliation.

When humiliation leaves you feeling angry, ask yourself if ideal behavior would have prevented the slight. Let the shame wash over you, and emerge from it a wiser person because you understand your mistake and the solution. Do this to conquer humiliation.