To a contrarian like me, constant advice not to do something almost always starts me quickly down the risky, unpopular path.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
If you aren't going to do something all the way, don't do it.
What I often do is just think of a completely obtuse thing to do, almost the wrong thing to do. That often works because you start a different approach, something no one has tried.
The best way to avoid a bad action is by doing a good one, for there is no difficulty in the world like that of trying to do nothing.
Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.
When you decide to follow a certain path, you should follow it to the end and not be diverted from it for personal reasons.
I sometimes give myself admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.
I try to avoid giving advice.
The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts.
If something is not good enough, stop doing it.
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