1. The primary principle of a family is economic, not emotional.

2. The first principle of the workplace is value, not effort.
The first principle of education is to cultivate abilities, not to pursue scores.

5. The first principle of entrepreneurship is to create demand, not to compete for existing supply.
6. The first principle of investment is risk control, not high returns.
7. The first principle of retirement is to plan ahead, rather than relying on children.
8. The first principle of growth is reflection, not experience.