Valuable lessons I've picked up while growing up.

1. Never make assumptions
2. Never control anyone's life 'cause you don't own anyone unless you're married to him/her (Right, Tiara?)
   
3. Don't complain too much
4. Be humble
5. Be nice to idiots no matter how rudely they talk to you
6. You can achieve anything or get what you want through your own means but at the end of the day, if you don't have your dignity and integrity in tact, all you are left with is a poor soul
7. Don't let anyone hinder you from living your life to the fullest
   
8. Don't depend on others, be it physically, emotionally or financially
   

And last but definitely not the least,
9. Fear No One