No matter where you go or what you do in life, always let your character speak for you. Always be true to yourself and to others. Model honesty, respect, trust, confidentiality, and the ability to communicate with wisdom.

Be a positive person, a good listener, and never be too quick to speak. Use your words to encourage, motivate, and, if possible, de-escalate. Be mindful of who you are, your purpose, and the difference you can make in the lives of others. I trust that this book will be an instrument and an inspiration for you, and that it will help you think and reflect. I hope it will open your eyes and heart to understand that life is not something we should take for granted, but something we should appreciate and make the best of. Stop waiting for someone else to make a change. Step up and make the change. Be the change. Just make it positive.