#6. Sports, Clubs and Summer jobs
It has been said that the most important things learned in school were not learned in the classroom. That doesn't mean that classes aren't important, but rather that there is much beyond reading, writing and arithmetic to learn. Here are a few of the lessons I learned from my school years OUTSIDE of the school day: If you are afraid to jump in, just because you can't guarantee comfort, jump anyway! In life there are many opportunities that are there for only a moment, a year, a space, and then gone. Fear of the unknown can keep us from experiencing these opportunities. It can keep us from experiencing life. When we take a risk and jump, we not only learn and grow, but we inevitably find more of ourselves. Be careful not to injure your teammates. If you do, everyone will be mad at you. You are stronger than you look. Except for professional body builders, this is probably true for everyone. We can handle m...