There is a lesson to be learned from a duck. Ever watched one gliding on the water on a beautiful sunny day? He seems so calm, cool, and collected. But guess what. Underneath that water, his little webbed feet are paddling like crazy. The lesson here? No matter what your task, you must remain calm for yourself and cool for others. Work as hard as you can to accomplish your goal behind the scenes, but never let them see you sweat!

Have you ever seen a U-Haul trailer following a hearse? The accumulation of stuff eventually leaves you empty. Fancy cars, elegant homes and keeping up with the Jones has it's limitations. Remember you can't take it with you. The only thing that remains after you are gone is what you give away.

Want to know the true test of a friend? How you know if you have one? How you know if you are one? Simple. When tough times come (and they do to everyone sooner or later), remember this: A friend walks in when everyone else walks out.