One of the quotes I use in my Trials of Life presentation is from Dr. Suess. I actually wasn’t sure which book it was from until one of the teachers today pointed it out; the part I use is in italics, but I think entire poem is worth taking to heart…I love Dr. Suess!!!

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You’re on your own.
And you know what you know.
And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go. 
You wonÂ’t lag behind, because you’Â’ll have the speed.
You’Â’ll pass the whole gang and you’Â’ll soon take the lead.
Wherever you fly, youÂ’’ll be the best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest. 

I’m sorry to say so
But, sadly it’s true
That bang-ups and hang-ups
Can happen to you. 
On and on we will hike, And I know we’Â’ll hike far
and face up to our problems whatever they are. 
We’Â’ll get mixed up of course, as we already know.
WeÂ’’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as we go.

LetÂ’s be sure when we step.
Step with care and great tact
And remember that LifeÂ’s a great balancing act.

LetÂ’s never forget to be dexterous and deft.
And never mix up our right foot with our left.

Will you succeed?
Yes you will indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)”