I don't know anyone that was never bullied!

There are specific things that I try to ingrain in people with whom I work. Be the best that you can be. Don't worry so much about the things in life that happen, but how you respond to all these opportunities. Be the best that you can be, not because good people are rewarded, because they usually are not. Be the best you can be, not because of the promise of ever lasting joy in heaven. Be the best you can be because that is what makes us worthwhile. Being the best you can be gives you meaning. Being the best you can be because it is simply and perfectly, the right way to be, and anything else is not an option. Be the best you can be at any given moment, with the understanding that our best is different with each and every moment. Don't punish yourself if you think you can be better, just be better next time.