12 Powerful Life Lessons by Paulo Coelho:

1. It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.
2. Support your children in pursuit of their dreams.
3. There is nothing to hold you back, except yourself.
4. There is only one way to learn, and that is through action.
5. Trust your gut (or Learn to recognize omens, and follow them.)
6. Follow your dreams.
7. Know what you want.
8. Make a decision and dive in with massive action.
9. Move on - always look forward.
10. You will encounter obstacles and take detours while realizing your dreams.
11. Don’t fear the unknown.
12. Learn to understand the universal language - the language without words.

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