It's not about what you endure, it's about how you face it.

Punishments are consequences.

If you're wondering why people aren't there holding out their hands to help you, then you're doing it wrong. Initiative.

Offer everything, need nothing.

When all things seem pointless there is always one more thing left to strive for.

"I don't want to sacrifice who I am to succeed," he said.

"Welcome to adulthood," I replied.

There is no question of how much you can cope. You just do.

Everything is temporary. Learn to lose everything.