devour thrice; three times devour

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

I have two. One that I never share (okay, once I did), and one that I don’t like that isn’t really advice but a fact. Oh, and a third that I do like.

1) The one I never share that is golden:

Bad teachers don’t know the rules. Good teachers know the rules and follow them. Excellent teachers know the rules don’t apply to them.

2) The unsettling fact:

Today’s accomplishments are tomorrow’s expectations.

3) The one that has taught me humility and served me best:

Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.

May they serve you well.