1) I need to overcome my fears and be honest with myself and others
2) There is much to learn, books to read, videos to watch and questions to ask
3) There is time, act with caution, study, seek expertise, trust but verify
4) Statistical analysis is a powerful tool but it can’t tell you everything – gis and r are powerful tools
5) Not all advice, even meaningful and valid advice is applicable to your situation
6) The odds are long, but it can be done, step by step if you take it one step at a time
7) Don’t cut corners especially if you care deeply about certain corners – you’ll pay more to fix it on the back end
8) There may be hard, dark winters ahead but spring will come if you do it right