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8 Lessons I’ve Learned The Hard Way.

Please, take it from me.

Katie Miller

Jun 24, 2020

Missouri State University

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Trust me when I tell you that you want to learn the easy way.

1. It is not okay to cram study the night before a huge important test.

It's not going to work out the way you wanted, you're going to forget everything and you will be hugely disappointed with your grade.

2. Those people that talk crap about you behind your back, yeah they’re NOT your friends.

You might be at the very least civil to one another, but don't take that as friendship. If they once talked bad behind your back, chances are they are still doing it.

3. Your health IS important.

Don't take your health for granted. It's something that can be ripped away so easily by just one mistake or one misstep. It's incredibly important to put yourself and your health first.

4. Don’t judge someone based on what you hear from others.

This is essentially the same thing as don't judge a book by its cover. But let's be real, there is a reason that gets used all the time. People have different parts of their lives that they keep shoved away, you can never truly know what is going on in someone's life.

5. Relationships can get messy.

And when I say messy, believe me. Messy. This also includes other people's relationships. Stay out of them. Please. Things can go so wrong so fast. Take it from me.

6. Treat people how you want to.

Bear in mind the 'Golden Rule'. Treat others how you would want to be treated. Referring back to #4. You don't know what is going on in their life. Please, treat other people well.

7. Things change, and it’s scary. But you need to roll with it.

Things can change in your life, school, work, or anywhere. It's incredibly important to adapt to your situation and to be able to 'roll with the punched'. There are many things in life that are not in your control.

8. Balance. Balance is key in life.

If I've learned anything so far in this life it's that things in moderation are the best. Not too much chocolate (even though this is extremely hard). Maybe half a chocolate bar and a bowl of strawberries. The same thing applies in other aspects of life. Partying vs Studying. Going out vs. Staying in. Balance is THE key to life, take it from me.

Through many experiences, I've learned these things. Some will agree because they've had experiences similar. I urge you to take these to heart. Please, take it from me.

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Please, take it from me.

1. It is not okay to cram study the night before a huge important test.

2. Those people that talk crap about you behind your back, yeah they’re NOT your friends.

3. Your health IS important.

4. Don’t judge someone based on what you hear from others.

5. Relationships can get messy.

6. Treat people how you want to.

7. Things change, and it’s scary. But you need to roll with it.

8. Balance. Balance is key in life.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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