Look at people for an example, but then make sure to do things your way. Surround yourself with positive people.
Jane was my wicked stepmother: she was generous, affectionate and resourceful; she salvaged my schooling and I owe her an unknowable debt for that. One flaw: sometimes, early on, she would tell me things designed to make me think less of my mother, and I would wave her away, saying, 'Jane, this just
Here's good advice for practice: go into partnership with nature; she does more than half the work and asks none of the fee.