The REAL "Secret"

Observe carefully, ask searching questions, evaluate evidence critically, reexamine your premises, weigh your options, establish attainable priorities, work diligently, acknowledge what is, don't believe everything you see, live in the present, pursue excellence, take responsibility, welcome challenges, expect no favors or fairness, rely on no other, learn and embrace your limitations, accept that shit happens (don't take it personally); then, with a bit of luck, you may achieve a favorable outcome.