Dora's check list

*I've learned that it take years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.

*I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you better know something.

*I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.

*I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

*I've learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you are down will be the ones to help you to get back up.

*I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

*I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

*I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

*I've learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

*I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.