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I hope to look back on this often and live up to every single word of it.

1. Decide to Rise.
2. Do what is needed.
3. Be useful.
4. You say I too many times a day.
5. Be gutsy. Be bold.
6. Scars are excellent keepsakes. They are proof of risk-taking or clumsiness, both of which you can learn from.
7. Work you’re passionate about doing never feels like work.
8. Kindness is the most valuable asset in the world. It’s also free.
9. Blame is toxic and whining is annoying. Forgive. Take Responsibility.
10. Everyone has an incredible life story. Everyone also loves to talk about themselves. Take advantage of that fact. Ask, listen, and learn.
11. People are inherently good.
12. Embracing new challenges is scary, but so is everything worthwhile. Getting out of the usual routine can teach you a lot.
13. Voraciously read.
14. Having heroes and mentors is the best way to learn. Never be ashamed of admiring someone. Reach out and connect.
15. Rush head first into new ideas. Ideas are nothing without action.
16. Laughter heals. Joy is contagious. Excitement is energizing.
17. Giving is more rewarding than receiving.
18. Success is unlimited, not a pie that you need to grab a slice of before it runs out. Helping others succeed does not hinder your own success.
19. You don’t need permission to live the life you love.
20. You are what you repeatedly do.
21. Transparency is key. Honesty and integrity are everything.
22. Questioning everything. Look at the evidence always.
23. Insecurity is a huge waste of time.
24. Flexibility and open-mindedness are important aspects of happiness… and sanity.
25. You won the lottery being born in a 1st world country. You never had to struggle for clean water, electricity, education, or safety. Use your voice.
26. Opportunities breed more opportunities. Success begets more success.
27. Price is not the same as value.
28. When work is more fun and interesting than watching a movie, you know you’re on to something.
29. Letting go is necessary to move forward. It is also one of the hardest things to do.
30. Selfishness and selflessness have the tendency to overlap.
31. Learning something new is never a chore if you’re excited about it.
32. Lots of people claim to strive for an extraordinary life but, when push comes to shove, they are too afraid to act.
33. Appreciate and seek out other perspectives.
34. Possessions weigh you down. You don’t need as much as you think you do.
35. Genuine interest in other people cannot be faked.
36. There is no such thing as the perfect time or perfect place to do something. There is only right now, so dive in.
37. People who look at things and mutter “not impressed” are vain and stupid. Seeing the excitement in the little things is part of a life well lived.
38. Respect is the essence of a great relationship.
39. Never be neutral. Never shove your ideas down someone else’s throat, either.
40. Your problems are not unique. Someone, somewhere, is going through the same thing.
41. You are as remarkable as you choose to be.

I hope you enjoy my list. What advice would you give yourself?