Belief

 I always try to seek advice from others for important decisions. It doesn't mean I take all of the advice, it still goes through my filter, but it definitely is the best way to get different views on an issue.

Listening is hard. It gets harder as you get older.

I try and stay humble. Modest. See the world with curious eyes.

Ok too much of this.....but it leads to ->>> Yes yes yes I was fucking right.

There are times, and for me they are rare, when the common wisdom says x but your own guy says y. I listened to my gut this time, put up with the flack and comments, but it all paid off. Because I was right right right. 

Ok don't let it get to your head, I know. 

I'll still consult, I'll still seek counsel with the wise (how do you spot a wise person - look at the fruit they produce ~ health, family, happiness, perspective, optionality, wealth), and more often then not I'll incorporate some of their advice into action. But every now and then....

Numero cinco: Big gains can be had by backing yourself against the herd mentality

Westy