#6. The first choice isn’t always the best choice. (Michael Keaton was in talks to play Jack, but when plans to have Jack die in the pilot fizzled, Keaton lost interest.)
#7. Monsters — read: assholes who only wish to manipulate and take advantage of you — come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Keep your guard up.
#8. Expect know-it-alls to get defensive when you throw a flag on their bullshit.