Here are observations by author Dan Sullivan, from his book The Laws of Lifetime Growth:

Always make your:

Law 1: future bigger than your past

Law 2: learning greater than your experience.

Law 3: contribution bigger than your reward.

Law 4: performance greater than your applause.

Law 5: gratitude greater than your success.

Law 6: enjoyment greater than your effort.

Law 7: cooperation greater than your status.

Law 8: confidence greater than your comfort.

Law 9: purpose greater than your money.

Law 10: questions bigger than your answers.