Rejection can be direct or indirect (silence, being ignored,..). It is hard on the receiving party, as it hurst their self-esteem. Keep that in mind when you are turning down or saying no or rejecting some one or some thing so that you can find ways to soften the blow as much as possible.
Don’t limit yourself from helping others thinking that it is only a small help. Remember, it is only small from your perspective. For them, it may be a significant one.
Pointing out and reminding the obvious is not rude. In fact, it is essential to be an effective teacher or a leader.
There is no substitute for hard work. It should be the centerpiece that should be holding together one's creativity, smartness, efficiency, intelligence, etc.
Focus should be on doing the 'small' things right. Then the desired 'big' thing will naturally happen. Misplaced focus on bigger thing is tempting and ends being the reason for disappointment later.
