Be opinionated. It separates you from anyone else.

Cherish your values. Never give in to the moral standards of others.

Train your conscience. It’s the best friend you can ever have.

Be careful who you trust. But don’t be a cynic.

Love freely.

Make friends. But don’t cry when you lose them. Others will fill their shoes.

When you find your soul mate. Never let him go. There is a reason why the word “soul” is used in that phrase.

Educate yourself. Knowledge is the greatest power you will ever have. Don’t hold yourself back. Investigate everything from medical terms to how to make the perfect souffle.

Challenge everything. If it’s accurate then you will be that much smarter. If it’s not, you saved yourself a lot of heartache.

Don’t bottle your emotions.

Never hate.

When a disagreement arises, settle it. Even if it takes 10 years, you will be happy you did.

Don’t be scared of change. It can be greatest thing to happen to you.

Hang on to your memories, even the bad.

Keep a journal.

Forgive.