These beliefs and truths I've found to be self-evident in my life:

• “Everything not expressly prohibited is required.” Gary Bard 
• “All dirt roads must be navigated with a beer in hand.” Rick Saez
• “Never miss a good chance to shut up.” Will Rogers
• “If you haven’t done it 3 times successfully you don’t know how to do it. Don’t be arrogant.” Randy Pausch
• “When one door slams ten more open.” Alexander Graham Bell
• “If you have a plan B you haven’t made a decision.” Jen Sincero
• “Hit your second ball first.” Ancient Scottish Proverb
• “Being in the right place at the right time is a good place to be.” Rick Saez
• “It is all going to be fine in the end. If it is not yet fine, it is not the end.” Oscar Wilde
• “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso
• “People like us do things like this” Seth Godin