Don't mistake activity with achievement.
If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.
All that matters is the pressure you put on yourself. External pressures cause people to choke. While you can't control what happens to you, you can control how you react.
Young people need models, not critics.
Build shelter against a rainy day.
Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles.