When it comes to giving advice, the author agrees with colleagues who have stated that although they might give advice to aspiring professionals, it would be better yet if they would write or apply it to themselves! So within that context, the author, like his colleagues, does not claim to possess superior wisdom in student services. Rather, he claims that he has simply "toiled strenuously, conscientiously, and long enough to partially qualify as experienced in the field." In this article, the author summarizes his experience and advice. Certainly, there is no universal solution. What works for one may not necessarily work for another. But based on the aggregate of experience that resulted in the general guidelines provided in this article, individuals can adapt. Often, the best one can do is to decide on the best principle(s) of practice and move forward to integrate them into his/her personal style of management and personality until he/she gains confidence in and success with his/her work.