I like to say that I live my life by two basic principles
1.)"Remember to be kind, protect yourself, and pray for guidance."
2.) "Go confidently, in the directions of your dreams, live the life you've imagined."
The first one, a wise person once told me and the second is a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote. Both of these quotes sum up the way that I want to live my life, and the way that I plan on achieving my goals.