Redressing the balance

The previous entry was a bit negative and misanthropic. So, here is some top advice and positive vibeage for my fellow humans:

1. You will be much happier for much longer if you bend at the knees.
2. If you are incompetent enough to shatter the cork while opening, just shrug, go all the way and push it into the bottle. Then decant the wine through a filter.
3. Self aggrandisement is helpless and transparent. Self deprecation is witless and tiresome. If someone compliments you sincerely, then smile and say "thank you." This is all that is needed.
4. You will buy precious time if your first touch always takes the ball away from the opponent.
5. Recognise your strengths and work with them. Recognise your weaknesses and work on them.
6. Try not to confuse knowledge with intelligence.
7. You will be able to react much quicker if you raise your bat before the ball is bowled.

Thank you.