1. At the End Of The Day, Only You'll Be There for Yourself

Over the years, I've seen people that want me to succeed enter and leave my life. The one person that was always there was me.

2. People Change And That's Something You Have to Accept

It's a time where everyone is trying to discover themselves. Sometimes it's for the better and sometimes it's for the worst. You can't change who they are, if you don't like who they've become you have to decide if they still have a place in your life.

3. How To Properly Talk to People

Through the numerous leadership positions I've had throughout high school, I've learned that there's a certain way you have to talk to people to get tasks done efficiently.

4. My Happiness Is More Important Than My Progress Report

The first three years of high school, I spent trying to please everyone but myself. This took an extreme toll on my physical and mental health. This past year I've learned to let things happen on their own and however it turns out, it's just meant to be. Once the damage is done I can't change it so why stress.

5. Time Management Was More Important Better Than Being Smart Sometimes

A sense of mastery over your time makes it easier to accomplish what you need to do and balance each deadline. It's nice to be smart but without direction or application it's useless.

6. How To Fall Asleep In Class Without Getting Caught

Between trying to keep your grades up in all my accelerated classes, being in multiple clubs, and trying to maintain a social life, I had to find time to sleep somehow.

7. What Seems Like A Big Deal Today, Won't Be In 2 days

"Don't worry, be happy"- Bobby McFerrin

8. Connections Are Key

It's more about who you know than what you know.

9. The Best People You Meet May Not Be The Best People For You

Water and oil are both great, but they can't mix. As cool as someone may look on paper, sometimes each of your dynamics can't mix.

10. The Mitochondria Is The Powerhouse Of The Cell.

No explanation needed.