Breaking it down

I received the following from my friend T yesterday.

Lying in bed, I was asking myself, what are some of the secrets of success in life? I found the answers right there, in my room. The fan said; be cool. The roof said; aim high. The window said; see the world. The clock said; every minute is precious. The mirror said; reflect before you act. The calendar said; stay up to date. The light said; shine as bright as you can. The wall said; stand firm. The door said; push as hard as you can for your goals.

A simple but effective prescription for a better life - it's a shame that T's in a country where he can't see the post that his email inspired.