Fortuna Favet Paratus - Fortune Favors the Prepared - this sums up my personal philosophy, and serves as the motto of my coat of arms that serves as my avatar.
The rest of the symbology:
the Vert (green) field signifies Hope (for the future, plus it's my favorite color), and the Argent (silver) bend indicates a Defendor or Protector of Peace.
The Salamander stands for Protection and Survival (especially when surrounded by the flames). The flames surround the Salamander to provide the Survival meaning, but they also serve as support and mantling. Fire signifies zealousness (for preparations) as well as to light the way into a dark future, because...
Tempestas Aggredio - the Storm Approaches.