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20 Things I Learned Before I Turned 20

You learn a lot before you turn 20!

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20 Things I Learned Before I Turned 20
Madison Dennis

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Each year, you grow stronger as a person. That doesn't just happen naturally, it happens because of the lessons you learn each year. Each year we learn lessons that shape us to be better human beings and to help guide us through life. We learn through experiences, our mistakes, and because of the people around us. Here is what I learned before turning 20. All of these lessons are embedded in our lives so we can live better the next year. Without these lessons, we would never to grow as a person through each of the years we have on this earth.

Family is everything

They will always be there at the end of the day!

Not everyone is your friend

fake friends

It is hard to except but people just aren't meant be and that's okay. Your better off without them anyway.

A lot of people will tell you NO, so listen to that one YES

no no no

A lot of people will tell you no about your dreams and ideas but someone in this world will give you a chance.

You do not need anyone to believe in you, other than yourself 

At the end of they day, you are the only one who can make your dreams come true.

Work hard even if you think you'll never need it

Work hard in the classes or things you do because you might need it one day in the world even if you don't think you'll need it now.

Keep your dreams even if they seem hard to reach

dream job

Keep your dreams even if you think you can't achieve them at that point because you never know what the future holds.

Filter through the opinions your hear

A lot of people will give opinions on their beliefs or what they think you should be doing but learn how to block some of it out.

Your sisters are your best friends

They are my best friends! I call them for everything and always do everything together!

People come into your life to teach you a lesson

People will come and go but they always teach you a lesson.

 Try to get enough sleep every night

sleeping

Get that 7-8 hours of sleep because no one likes to be tired!

 Do things that make you happy

happy

Do things that make you happy because our time on earth is limited.

 Don't let anyone stop you from your dreams

dreams

Enough said...

 Kill people with kindness

kill them with kindness

No matter how people treat is a reflection of them not you so always treat people with kindness.

 Stay loyal

Always stay loyal to your people.

 Try different things

different things

Always try different things because they can work better for you or you may even like it more.

 Traveling the world will open your eyes

You will realize how huge the world actually is once you travel to Europe.

 Some friendships never fade

Some family isn't blood.

 Get as much experience as possible in whatever you do

Experience is everything! It will help you get greater knowledge in what you want to do.

 People don't define you

gossip

People's opinions of you do not define you!

 Let your haters be your motivators

bring you down

Allow people to hate on you! Your doing something they want so use it has motivation.

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