What's the best advice you've ever received?

Throughout your life, you've likely received plenty of advice from various sources. However, what's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Was it from a family member, friend, mentor, or even a stranger? How has this advice impacted your life, and do you still follow it to this day?

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SW-User

My 11th grade vocational teacher was a strange man who used to lay on his desk alot because of back problems told us that 9 times out of 10 if something bad happens to you, there is only yourself to blame. It's always stuck..