Things I Have Learned so Far (Inspired by Stefan Sagmeister)

#1. My chances of winning are always better if I play.

I'll never win the lottery if I don't buy a ticket. If I don't apply for whatever scholarship or grant, I'll have a 0% chance of getting it.

I won a game of poker yesterday because I decided to play, even though I did such a bad job as a dealer that i had to re-deal a hand three times.

Also, playing = playing for fun. I find that things work out better if I relax a bit.