If you’re trying to convince someone to agree to your ideas or opinions today, remember that people like to be charmed into agreeing with you. They don’t like to feel forced. Avoid being combative by showing them that you can see things from their perspective. If they truly believe that you’re acting in their best interests (and you are), they’ll trust you more and listen to you longer. Make sure you do enough research ahead of time to have all the answers they need.

Why do the same old thing when you can do something totally new? Let your wild side call the shots. You might finally get the attention of that person you’ve been pining for lately.

Yes, it’s a paradox to be both independent and attached within a single situation, but you know what? Life is a paradox. You know this arrangement is so solid that you have the freedom to explore other areas.

You’re sick of flirting with success. You want the real thing, and not for the money or attention it will bring you, either. You’ve been precariously balanced right on the edge long enough to win or die trying. Success is not for the faint of heart, it turns out. Romance and even socializing get sacrificed for a good cause once again.