Marshall Fields, who founded the department store of the same name, always told his employees that there were 12 things to remember:

• The value of time.
• The success of perseverance.
• The pleasure of working.
• The dignity of simplicity.
• The worth of character.
• The power of kindness.
• The influence of example.
• The obligation of duty.
• The wisdom of economy.
• The virtue of patience.
• The improvement of talent.
• The joy of origination.

Each of these is worth considering with regards to how we live our lives.

How can we grow in all of these attributes? By associating with the wise and by respecting the Word of God. Proverbs 16:16 puts it this way: "How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver." Only through attaining godly wisdom can we improve how we live our lives now and ultimately find eternal happiness in God’s Kingdom.