Notes to self: 1. Live authentically 2. Work ambitiously 3. Choose courage over comfort 4. Money makes me feel secure, not happy 5. Everyone thinks they’re right 6. Alcohol feels good at first and becomes a burden later 7. Worrying is praying for your worst nightmare 8. Material luxuries are best when limited 9. Keeping expectations low is a good strategy 10. It’s never right the first time 11. Everyone who is vulnerable is interesting 12. Most things distract you from realizing it’s easy 13. Trust what you want, not what you think you will work 14. Walks exude inspiration 15. Over time, I get better at everything and take it for granted – Raad Ahmed

Keep your dreams to yourself until you are strong enough to defend them, for they are easily destroyed by the comments of others.