When you meet the young, inspire them. When you meet children, educate them. When you meet the elderly, respect and help them. When you meet the wise, learn from them. When you meet leaders, honour them. When you meet the foolish, avoid needless conflict. When you meet the humble, treasure them. When you meet the arrogant, ignore their noise. When you meet the gracious, emulate their spirit. When you meet the aspirational, elevate them. When you meet the strong, support them. When you meet the weak, strengthen them. When you meet the hardworking, encourage them. When you meet the kind, esteem them. When you meet the honest, promote them. When you meet the virtuous, reward them. When you meet the evil, evade them. And in all situationsâwatch, pray, and wish everyone well. Lessons From Lives That Refused to Quit Ben Carson âI struggled academically throughout elementary school, yet became one of the worldâs best neurosurgeons.â Lesson: Struggle is often a sign that success is near. Donât quit too soon. Bill Gates âI didnât complete university, yet became one of the richest people in the world.â Lesson: School polishes potentialâit does not create it. Cristiano Ronaldo âI told my father we would be very rich. I made it a reality.â Lesson: Your words shape your destiny. Speak life into your future. Lionel Messi âI served tea at a shop to support my training.â Lesson: Pain does not predict your futureâbelief does. Steve Jobs âI slept on floors and returned bottles for food before founding Apple.â Lesson: Being small today doesnât mean youâll be small tomorrow. Tony Blair âMy teachers called me a failure.â Lesson: Donât let someone elseâs opinion become your reality. David Oyedepo âI started a church with three members.â Lesson: Believe in yourselfâeven when no one else does. Nelson Mandela âI spent 27 years in prison and became president.â Lesson: Your past does not cancel your purpose. Harland Sanders âI found my purpose after retirement.â Lesson: It is never too late to begin again.