Life is a precious gift from God and it should not be wasted or taken for granted. A person only lives once and so as the cliché goes one should always "live life to the fullest." This means that one should give one hundred percent to everything one does. One should develop all their talents that God has blessed them with. High school is the perfect place to work on one's talents whether they are academics, social, or physical. Don't be afraid to learn study and research issues outside of the school curriculum. Take full advantage of all the opportunities that are offered to you. A person always has control of how

well they are prepared for life. So life will give back to you whatever you give to it.

During hard times, focus on your goals and never the obstacles that are blocking you from them. Do not listen when people tell you, "You will never make it" or "you will never be able to do it." Never be scared to chase your dreams no matter what they are because no matter what a man can do, if you work hard you can do it better. One should always realize that success never comes without a struggle and sacrifices.

Always make sure that the decisions you make line up with your priorities. One should first value God, then family, and then education. Know that the decisions you make are going to affect you later in life. Watch the friends you surround yourself with because negative people can have a negative affect on you. Never conform to peer-pressu

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