1. (and Wish I’d Known Much Sooner)
13 Things I’ve Learned . . .
(and Wish I’d Known Much Sooner)
By Roy Adams
(with Merle Poirier)

2. It’s important to be myself.1
I’ve learned that . . .
It’s important to be myself.

3. Importance of developing a sense of self-worth.2
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of developing a sense of self-worth.

4. Importance of paying attention to that little thing called attitude.3
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of paying attention to that little thing called attitude.

5. You can make something of your life, however humble your beginnings.4
I’ve learned that . . .
You can make something of your life, however humble your beginnings.

6. Importance of setting goals, and striving purposely to achieve them.5
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of setting goals, and striving purposely to achieve them.

7. Determination
Discipline
Confidence
Practice

9. I don’t have to always be right.6
I’ve learned that . . .
I don’t have to always be right.

10. Importance of dependability, punctuality, and courtesy.7
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of dependability, punctuality, and courtesy.

11. LIAT
“Leave Islands Any Time”
"Luggage in Another Town.”

12. Importance of the efficient use of time.8
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of the efficient use of time.

13. Importance of guarding my health.9
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of guarding my health.

14. Importance of cultivating proper speech and diction.10
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of cultivating proper speech and diction.

17. Importance of conquering my fears.11
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of conquering my fears.

20. Importance of meditation—quiet time.12
I’ve learned the . . .
Importance of meditation—quiet time.

21. God can take my weaknesses and turn them into strength.13
I’ve learned that . . .
God can take my weaknesses and turn them into strength.

22. Only for the Weak