What's Your Life Motto?

Under promise, over deliver. That's my life motto, well one of them anyways. I love to be underestimated. It's a little game I play any chance I get. I played it in school, I play it at work, I play it in life. For instance... I have my PhD in molecular and developmental biology. Do I look like a molecular biologist? No. Do I dress like a molecular biologist? No. Do I act like a molecular biologist? Only when I have to. And that's the way I like it. Does this cause people to underestimate my abilities as a scientist? Probably sometimes. But I'm ok with that. In fact, it motivates me to be the best. (Did I fail to mention that I am the most competitive person I know?) And so far, it's working for me. 

I have other life mottos. One of them is Love Wins. This is a phrase that many of you know well. To me, this little phrase changes everything. It means that in any situation, the best course of action is always to respond with love. Way easier said than done. A smarter and more articulate guy explains it much better here. Take the time to listen to it. 

Another life motto is It's not about me. I'm even worse at living this one out. I wish that I had the heart of a servant. Sometimes I do. In fact, I like to serve others (ie. people I don't know all that well). I really like doing outreach and volunteering at my church. I even find satisfaction in holding doors open for strangers and making a point to thank the guy that bags my groceries. What I totally stink at is serving people I know well and love. I'm working on it. Please be patient with me. 

I have a theory about why I am not as good as I want to be about walking out Love Wins. and It's not about me. I think that in the critical moment that I need to remember these phrases and what they mean to me, I forget them. In fact they are the furthest things from my mind. So... How do I remember them when I need them. I'm still working on that. The best solution that I've come up with to date is to get each of these phrases tattooed in bold black ink on my arms. Any suggestions? What is your life motto?