be who you want to be. don't ask for permission to be yourself. be extraordinary. don't follow anyone's rules but your own. never ask what anyone thinks unless you value their opinion and are prepared for their response, even if its criticism. think constantly. adapt. learn. change everyday for the better, and when you make mistakes, which you absolutely will, learn from them. don't over value the perspective of others but always respect their opinions. think neither too much or too little of yourself. love deeply. get hurt. get stronger. love again. love with all you have until the day you die. make strong connections to other people. teach them and learn from them. share experiences. be vehement. believe what you feel in your heart is the truth. read books. read about, learn about and experience religion. make your own decision about what's real and what's fiction. believe in the impossible. take chances. fall flat on your face a time or two. never be embarrassed about it. without failure there could be no success. tell the truth, to everyone but especially to yourself. tell your mother you love her. tell anyone you love how you feel. voice your opinion even if you're wrong. debate with other intelligent people. listen to them when they talk. choose for yourself whether or not theyre full of crap. do memorable and heroic things whenever possible. write letters. write some to yourself. make yourself proud. exercise not just your body but also your mind. talk to people not just on the phone or by email. hang out with people and converse with them. travel where and when you can. embrace differences as much as you embrace similarities. live life everyday because as far as I know you only get just the one.
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