Mayumi Amargo’s Reviews > The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use > Status Update

A mistake stays a mistake only until you correct it.

Be cautious. Ask around. Research the reputation of a potential client or boss. Be organized and keeps records of all of the work. Be business like. A reputable client won't be offended if you ask for 50% upfront and in writing. Be honest yourself, integrity is contagious.

Unmet unconscious expectations are the source of much unhappiness.

The more you know about a thing--a process, a person,a place the better you are able to predict outcomes. Knowledge is power. So before you commit do research.

Some people want you to believe their work is intricate and mysterious and way over your head. Don't fall for it. Nothing is impossible to understand. Not even rocket science.

Life is supposed to be a little bit dangerous.

Security is just another way of saying that there's nothing else left that can happen to you. How boring.

When people do not treat you with respect it means: 1) recognize that something is wrong with that person 2) go on with you life as if the problem person is not even there.

Respect is a byproduct of being a great person.

Do not rely on praise from others.