If I Knew Then Advice on careers, finance, and life from Harvard Business School's Class of 1963

Children pay most attention to what you say with your feet, rather than your mouth.

Success and wealth are being a lover and being loved.

Success is using your tools and powers to enhance the lives and success of others.

Success is capitalizing on economic opportunities yet treating others with over-reaching kindness.

I too easily accepted advice of professionals (lawyers, accountants, etc.) when their advice led to an easier or more financially advantageous path, when this ran contrary to my instincts.

• Professional advisors usually tell you what they think you want to hear, rather than offer dispassionate counsel.
• Health, of course, is everything.
• Kindness is a path to good health and happiness.
• Treat your body to exercise for an hour each day, every day.
• Appreciate the great wonder of a loving wife, children and grandchildren.

With regard to money, I’ve always wanted enough. “Enough” has somehow managed to be there.

• You only keep what you share.
  
• Faith broadens — even greatly broadens — vision.
  
• The best expression of my personal equanimity is in my relationship with my wife and loved ones.
  
• Personal spirituality is a gift. It touches all we touch. It is [almost] visible.

• Walk every day.
  
• Lower your sugar and carb intake.
  
• Stay engaged.
  
• Keep “working.”
  
• Balance everything.
  
• Reach out to family and friends.