I'm dying, and I'm having fun.
Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dreams.
It's easy to be smart when you are parodying smart people.
Show gratitude. Gratitude is a simple but powerful thing.
Earnestness is highly underestimated. It comes from the core, while hip is trying to impress you on the surface.
Often think of the worst-case scenario, the "Eaten By Wolves" factor.