At times, life seems tough and we wish there were a smoother road. But no matter how desperate a situation is, how out of place you may feel, how unattractive you seem to be among the others, it only takes one thing, just being yourself. Do not feel discouraged if you get lower marks than you did the previous term, double the effort and you will succeed. Look at yourself as a winner because losing is not an optionYou can’t be good at everything so accept what it is you are good at and stick to it. Never try to hide who you are. A teacher of mine said once, "The only shame is to have shame.” Always stand up for what you believe in. Question what other people tell you and do not accept to be taken for granted. Never regret the past for it’s a waste of time.There is a reason for everything - every mistake, every moment of weakness, every terrible thing that has ever happened to you. The only way you can get command respect is if you respect yourself. Do not apologize for being you unless you are a total jerk. Christian D. Larson was quoted, "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” If you want to be the master of your life then, just take one step at a time and be yourself.