1-The only way to extract your self-doubt is to work it out of yourself.

2- People can only see you as you are at this moment and time; few can ever truly understand the challenges, peaks, and valleys you descended and climbed to accomplish your goals.

3- Self-control and self-awareness are your greatest strengths in determining your destiny.

4-My best strength in life was when I reached a point in my life when my mood was unphased based on the insignificant toxicity and actions of others.

5-Never allow others to control your destiny.

6-Many in your life will test your ability to control your emotions over your intelligence.

7- There is a difference between someone breaking your heart and breaking your expectations. It’s up to you to figure out which one.

8-Your material possessions should never own your soul.

9-A little knowledge can be dangerous; a lot of knowledge with humility is deadly.

10- The other day, while out and about, I overheard a young man say, “If all they ever see in me is bad, what is the motivation for me to ever be good”? This reminded me of the development of our morale. Our family, friends, and religion shape our values. When that fails, what is the responsibility of schools and the community in shaping our values?