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Star Wars: What We Learned

Star Wars is an ever-expanding saga we all adore (for the most part), but behind the blaster rifles and lightsabers is a rich amount of advice we can translate into our lives. You may not be able to use the force, but there's a lot you can learn from it.

By Gregg Katzman December 9, 2011

Life isn't easy. With so much going on in our day-to-day shuffle it's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed when we're faced with daunting challenges. But if you play it cool and take a moment to reflect on Star Wars, you're almost certain to find a solution for the issue. So don't be a Padawan when it comes to problem solving! Read Star Wars: What We Learned and soon enough you'll be able to conquer any obstacle.

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1	Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try.

How could a list about knowledge taken from Star Wars not include Yoda's most iconic bit of guidance? The wee Jedi Master spews fortune cookie advice regularly (or at least did... RIP), but "Do or do not. There is no try" is inarguably one of his greatest lines. What it comes down to is give it your all, or don't even bother. Don't disrespect Yoda and half-ass your way through life. Do or do not, there is no try.