Twenty things I learned at Twenty years old

Today, November 5th 2012, is my 20th birthday.  I thought I would put a list together of 20 important things I have learned.

1. It gets better
2. Your life is what you make it
3. Everyone has their own story
4. One good friend is better than 20 shitty ones
5. Stand up for yourself
6. People like to talk about themselves
7. Labels don't describe individuals
8. Be humble
9. Be genuine
10. Don't blame others for your faults
11. Thank the ones who guide you
12. Listen
13. Meditation is a positive outlet
14. Believe in something
15. The past can hurt the present, then destroy the future
16. Hiding stuff from someone won't make anyone happy
17. Recognize when you're being selfish
18. You will feel differently in the morning
19. Worrying creates anxiety
20. Plans rarely go "as planned"