Here're the lessons she'd learned with some difficulty as she'd grown up :

• People don't notice your mistakes as much as you think.
• It's okay to ask for help.
• Most decisions don't require extensive research.
• Do ggod, feel good.
• It's important to be nice to everyone.
• Bring a sweater.
• By doing a little bit each day, you can get a lot accomplished.
• Soap and water remove most stains.
• Turning the computer on and off a few times often fixes a glitch.
• If you can't find something, clean up.
• You can choose what you do ; you can't choose what you like to do.
• Happiness doesn't always make you feel happy.
• What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while.
• You don't have to be good at everything.
• If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough.
• Over-the-counter medecines are very effective.
• Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
• What's fun for other people may not be fun for you - and vice versa.
• People actually prefer that you buy wedding gifts off their registry.
• You can't profoundly change your children's natures by nagging them or signing them up for classes.
• No deposit, no return.