When in doubt, just say thank you. There is no downside. Are you honestly worried about showing too much gratitude to the people in your life? - James Clear

Major life changes—moving to a new city, starting a new job, ending a relationship, getting married, having kids, etc.—will often make life harder for the first 100 days before improving.

This is not always true, but it's a nice reminder that experiencing early struggle doesn't mean it was a bad choice.

The secret to winning is learning how to lose. That is, learning to bounce back from failure and disappointment—undeterred—and continuing to steadily march toward your potential. Your response to failure determines your capacity for success.

Instead of working toward retirement, work toward your ideal lifestyle. There is usually a path to get there in a few years instead of a few decades.