I always show up to work and give it everything, and some things turn out better than others - and some things you can expect that it will come out better than others. ↗
Even if one is interested only in one's own society, which is one's prerogative, one can understand that society much better by comparing it with others. ↗
In Mexico we have a trick - add a crystal of salt to the kettle and the tea tastes better, almost English. But after four pots, your kettle's broken. ↗