Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

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I never cut class. I loved getting A's, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world.

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One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.

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Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

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Don't let anyone speak for you, and don't rely on others to fight for you.

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Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

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We should always have three friends in our lives-one who walks ahead who we look up to and follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, one who we reach back for and bring along after we've cleared the way.

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Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts ... good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don't hurt. They're not painful. That's not just with somebody you want to marry, but it's with the friends that you choose. It's with the people you surround yourselves with.

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We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.

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Value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

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