1. No one owes you anything. You are replaceable, but your unique talent and experience can make you irreplaceable.
2. Success is not about working smart, but about failure management. Fail often but fail fast.
3. Knowing how to communicate with others is more important than hard work.
4. Your education will only take you so far, experience is key.
5. Your attitude and mindset will determine your success more than your skills.
6. Luck plays a big role in success, but preparation increases your chances of luck.
7. Your competition is working harder than you think.
8. Your reputation is your most valuable asset.
9. Time management is crucial, prioritize wisely.
10. Personal growth is a never-ending journey, not a destination.
11. Your success is mostly determined by your ability to adapt to change.
12. Take calculated risks.
13. When all seems at end, give time to time.

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http://listverse.com/2014/09/30/10-reasons-that-we-still-havent-found-aliens/

http://io9.com/11-of-the-weirdest-solutions-to-the-fermi-paradox-456850746

http://skepchick.org/2012/01/where-are-all-the-aliens/

http://praxtime.com/2013/02/03/so-where-are-all-the-aliens/

http://www.cracked.com/article_20216_5-insane-theories-about-why-we-havent-discovered-alien-life.html