Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 11

101. It’s OK to say no
102. Happiness starts within. Do not expect anyone else to make you happy.
103. Save your money
104. Forgive. Yourself first and then others. We are all in this together.
105. Be grateful for what you have.
106. Your attitude is a choice
107. Don’t worry about what other people think.
108. Don’t stress so much over decisions. Decisions needn’t be forever.
109. Look after your health — physical, mental, and emotional
110. Take academic risks

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 10

91. Learning lasts a lifetime
92. Laugh a lot. Have fun.
93. Little stuff matters — manners get you a long way.
94. Don’t expect anyone to do your work for you
95. Life isn’t a race. Stop and smell the roses. Really.
96. Follow your intuition. Your guts have the answer. Every time.
97. Don’t be afraid to take on new challenges. You’ll grow from them
98. You are never alone.
99. Take charge of your education, in and out of school
100. You don’t need to have it all worked out. Tomorrow is another day.

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 9

81. When overwhelmed ask yourself, “Will this even be an issue in 5 years time?”
82. Not everything is as bad as it seems
83. Cultivate and nurture friendships. With love and care they can last a lifetime. At the same time don’t be afraid to edit friendships.
84. You are enough just as you are. Perfect in your imperfections
85. Learn to accept compliments. Say “Thank you”
86. Always say please and thank you
84. Be willing to show that you are vulnerable. It is in fact the greatest act of courage.
88. Know your values. Let no one violate what you hold as important
89. Listen to your inner dialogue. Would you speak to someone you love in the same way?
90. Save your money

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 8
71. Magic happens outside your comfort zone.
72. Set boundaries — school/work, family, and friendships.
73. Act with integrity at all times.
74. Write in complete and well thought out sentences
75. Read a bunch
76. Take the initiative ~ you’ll be ahead of the pack
77. Talk to your parents. They may well have screwed up but they raised you to the best of their abilities.
78. No one can take away who you are
79. Adversity gives you strength
80. Be of service to others. Be interested in others. People will always remember what you did for them.

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 7

Change happens whether you like it or not

61. Honor your past, embrace your present, keep an eye on the future
62. Be mindful
63. Pay attention
64. Don’t wait to do something if you can and should do it now
65. Be good to each other
66. Never compare yourself to others. It’s a waste of energy. You are unique and have your own gifts to offer the world
67. Lighten up on yourself. Breathe deeply and slowly.
68. Don’t complain. Decide what you will tolerate and get on with life.
69. Have outrageous dreams. You’ll be amazed at what comes true.

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 6

51. One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day
52. The most memorable people in life will be the friends who loved you when you weren’t lovable
53. “Success is liking what you do, and liking how you do it” ~ Maya Angelou
54. Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple
55. People will forget what you said and did. They will never forget how you made them feel
56. Happiness is worth the work
57. Success is worth the effort
58. You will never have another moment like the one you’re having right this second
59. Don’t settle for less than what you are capable of
60. If someone is telling you everyone else’s issues, never tell them yours

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 5

41. The Walking Dead is the best TV show of all time
42. Be prepared for anything and everything
43. Your time in Middle School or Highschool is only a very small part of your education. Take the time to gain experiences and learn whatever you can
44. Be bold
45. Learn from your and other people’s mistakes
46. Every kid may not be going through the same thing as you but they all have uncertainty and fear. Know that you’re not alone
47. Money, possessions, and a title don’t define you or how good of a person you are. Your heart and your head do.
48. If you have a passion for something, awesome. Be somewhat pragmatic.
49. Try to find inspiration in everything
50. Don’t forget to be awesome

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom

31. Celebrate the small victories
32. Realize that while these small victories are awesome, never take your eyes off the prize
33. You get to decide what the prize is
34. Perfection may be impossible but always strive to get better
35. Be nice to people
36. Stand up for what you believe in
37. Take responsibility for your own actions
38. Have integrity
39. Help those you can and expect nothing in return
40. Do good in the world

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom

21.   A little, or a lot, of hard work is a good thing
22.   Don’t be afraid to think big; big thought design wonders.
23.   Don’t be afraid to think small; the details allow the wonders to be built
24.   Always have a backup plan
25.   Eat your vegetables
26.   There’s always going to be someone bigger, stronger and faster than you. Get comfortable with that.
27.   Trying may stink but you’re never going to know if you can do something if you don’t try.
28.   “Do or do not. There is no try.” ~ Yoda; meaning, when you do try something new don’t do a half-baked job of it. Give whatever you’re trying all you’ve got.
29. People are going to tell you that high school or college is the best time of your life. They’re wrong. The best part of your life is largely up to you.
30. Don’t be dumb

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Mr. Aguero’s Words of Wisdom: Volume 2

11.   Have fun, you don’t always have to be serious
12.   Be serious when you need to
13.   All of your teachers want you to succeed. That’s our dirty little secret. Even if your personalities don’t match, we all want the best for you, to be happy and to become functional adults.
14.   Take ownership of your life. Get up when you have to, get to class, do your homework and do your chores. If you want to have a certain life, taking ownership and not waiting for everyone to do things for you will go a long way.
15.   Set SMART goals
16.   Being accountable and responsible will get you far in life,
17.   Learn from experiences you have.
18.   Be an active participant in your life, go beyond just going through the motions
19.   Be funny and silly
20.   Life is hard and unfair. Get used to it. It’s the same way for everyone. It’s how you manage your life and navigate those choppy waters that will be the real test.

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