Good Friends Vs. Bad Influences
Good friends always stick by your side, they keep your secrets and encourage you to do your best. You can trust them to come through in hard times and be there to give you advice when you need it, they are an ear to listen and a source of fun and comfort. On the other hand, bad influences keep you from reaching your potential. They put you down and make you believe you are less than you really are. There is no way you can succeed or feel good about yourself under that influence. Whether its a person you really believe is your friend but they treat you bad or you just hang around with the wrong people, bad influences bring you down and bury your hopes and dreams. Choose your friends wisely because they impact who you are and what you do more than you know, don't ruin your future.
The Importance of Being Youself
If you aren't you, then who will be? You should be yourself no matter what the situation, God made you who you are for a reason. If you aren't you then you won't fulfill your purpose in life. You shouldn't have to pretend that you are someone else to get someone to like you, if you have to then that person isn't really a friend. Love yourself for who you are. You should be proud of who you are because there is only one YOU! Don't conform to society just to fit in, some people just don't understand the concept of being an individual. Be different. Be unique. Be special. Be YOU.
Education
How can you go through life without knowing what you need to know to get a job? You should pay attention to your surroundings to learn about the world around you. Pay attention in school and do your best to learn all you can and make a living to support your family. Don't learn bad habits and other things from people who don't have their lives together and do drugs or drink. Value your education because others don't have the privilege of going to school, don't drop out of school, don't take this wonderful oppurtunity for granted. Even if you don't have a plan for your future, go to school, learn what you need to learn in school now so that when you do, you can follow it. Believe in your ability to achieve goals or else you won't get anywhere. Get an education.