60 Pieces of Priceless Wisdom.

1. Humility matters.

2. Never try and predict the weather.

3. Fresh air will always do you good.

4. Never feel the water before you jump in.

5. If a street performer makes you stop, you owe them $1.

6. Always travel with a light jacket, ear plugs, and sunglasses.

7. Never cancel dinner plans by text message.

8. Read the Poem “Man in the Arena.”

9. When entrusted with a secret- keep it.

10. You only get one chance to notice a new haircut.

11. A suntan is earned, not bought.

12. Never lie to your doctor or lawyer.

13. All guns are always loaded.

14. Never get your haircut the day of a special event.

15. Be mindful of what comes between you and the earth, always buy good shoes, good tires, and good sheets.

16. Know when to apologize, and do it.

17. Don't take photos with alcohol in your hand.

18. You don't get to choose your own nickname.

19. When you marry someone, remember you marry their family.

20. Know your ancestry.

21. Invest in great luggage.

22. Give credit, take blame.

23. Never be the last one in the pool.

24. If you've made your point, stop talking.

25. If you offer to help, don't quit until the job is done.

26. Look people in the eye when you thank them.

27. Address people by their name.

28. Never answer the phone at the dinner table.

29. Know at least one good joke.

30. Know how to cook one good meal.

31. Learn to drive a stick shift.

32. It's okay to go to the movies by yourself.

33. You're never too old to give mom or dad a hug and a kiss.

34. Always thank the host.

35. If you don't understand- ask.

36. Keep your word.

37. Carry your mother’s bags, she carried you for 9 months.

38. Learn to change a tire.

39. Listen to your grandparent’s wisdom, they've been there.

40. Don't litter.

41. If you have a sister, get to know her boyfriend, your opinion matters.

42. You're never too old to need mom.

43. Know the words to the national anthem.

44. If you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.

45. Live with moral fiber.

46. Never laugh at anyone's goal or dream.

47. Success is revenge.

48. If you keep denying, they'll stop inviting.

49. Always buy good toilet paper.

50. Sometimes no plan, is the best plan.

51. Try to avoid traveling to the same place twice.

52. Be sure there is toilet paper before you sit down.

53. Know the laws of the country before you visit.

54. Cheap is expensive and expensive is cheap.

55. You're never wrong to do the right thing.

56. Always assume the door is a pull...if not, then try and push.

57. When you order food for pick up, always check it before you leave the establishment.

58. Don’t nickel and dime your friends.

59. If you can’t see the bottom, jump in feet first.

60. Be Bold.

Authored By: Jacob Werksman, CEO

Jacob Werksman

After completing high school, Jacob deferred his acceptance to the United States Naval Academy to enlist in the United States Navy and shorten the length of time it would take to become a US Navy SEAL. After completing Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) training, Jacob was one of the youngest members to be assigned to SEAL TEAM 2 in Virginia Beach, VA at the age of 20 years old. During his time in service, he was able to simultaneously achieve his Bachelors Degree in Organizational Leadership with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Charleston at West Virginia. Jacob is going to be attending Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration from the Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary.

Throughout Jacob's career as a Navy SEAL Team Leader/Lead Sniper, he has completed 2 deployments overseas in support of combating human-trafficking, drug-trafficking, and terrorism threats world wide. Jacob has worked with governments and militaries of 11 foreign countries throughout his military career. As a Navy SEAL Sniper Team Leader, Jacob has managed teams as large as 54 US Navy SEALS in extremely high-risk situations overseas.