Junior Perspective
eight. Nothing is given, everything is earned.
That’s all. If you want something – go out and get it.
nine. Have an impact on others.
ten. COMMUNICATION! This is the absolute most
important. Because if you don’t communicate,
nobody will know, and your voice will be lost.
That pretty much sums it up. Take each lesson
for what you will. Take them to heart or throw
them to the wayside. I wanted to share these
with you because I almost didn’t learn them. I
never intended to run for the NALJA board. It was
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more of a fluke than anything. In the end it has
become the most influential part of my young
adult life and I could not be more thankful that
I took that chance to run for the board and truly
change my life forever. Which is why I think that
you should also run for the board. Take that chance
– believe in something – make your own list of
self-proclaimed profound wisdom. In conclusion, I
present my second most important thing I learned.
eleven. Not all chocolate milk is created
equal. Just like Teddy said, if your compare
Hi-land chocolate milk to Nesquik, you
have robbed yourself of Joy. I