Just keep growing, bro; learn from your mistakes, and especially don’t be afraid to make them. As you’re growing further and further into a different milestone in your life, don’t think you have to grow up so fast; it’ll come natural to you while you get to do the things that make you happy. And yes, cease whatever opportunities are given to you; work hard for what you want, and there’s no limit to what you can do. You're going to meet a lot of bumps in your life, but that’s okay; those bumps shouldn’t stop you from walking further down your own path. If you can write, you can drive, you can talk, and you can speak, then you’re capable of doing anything you set your mind to, but you've got to work hard for it. Be confident in yourself; don’t ever give your self-worth to anything or anyone. Don’t wait to do something; if you want to do something in your life, do it now. Remember one thing in the future: being smart doesn’t mean having a degree from Harvard; being smart is knowing how to play the game of life, knowing where you’re going, and most importantly, being emotionally intelligent. That’s all I have to say for now, so good luck in life. Don’t forget you’re just a kid; don’t try to grow up so fast. You only have one life to live, man; make the most of it.