Precept
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
Example sentence: This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst; expect the best; and take what comes.
Teaching
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.The profession of teaching.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.
Example sentence: I used to get stressed out all the time when I thought winning was important. I wanted to try to win and help my kids win. Once I figured out it wasn't about winning or losing, it was about teaching these kids about being men, that's when I started to relax.