Better Way to Success [String Tanka]

Avoid illusion -
Never say you know yourself
or people know you
Don't say all what you know but
rather know all what you say

Hear more than you speak -
You have two ears but one tongue
You should have your own
appropriate unique style
and let them say what they want

Life is full of stones -
Gather what may stumble you
and build a ladder
by which you can reach success,
getting your dreams satisfied

The life you're living -
is like coffee, so bitter
but also so sweet
Smile to life, it smiles to you
Respect it to get respect