If anyone knows me personally, or really anyone that has ever seen me drive with the windows down, working out at the gym, etc., then he or she will know that I listen to rap religiously. Eminem is my idol, but let's just be honest - G-Eazy is the coldest white rapper in the game since the one with the bleached hair (see what I did there? Punny, I know). "I Mean It" by G-Eazy is my go-to song for any mood or occasion, and yes, I know every single word by heart. I don't even need the music to remind me of what comes next. With that being said, G-Eazy's songs have taught me a lot about life and how competitive it can be with those in the same interest or career field. When I listen to his most recent album, "When It's Dark Out," I feel invincible and motivated to go out and not just rap to my heart's content, but also achieve personal goals to help reach my long-term ambitions. Therefore, here are some of the life lessons that G-Eazy has taught me, and maybe it'll help you out with whatever tension and stress you're feeling contemporarily.

1.) You don’t need someone to be successful.

2.) Stay away from fake friends.

3.) Self-motivation and strong work ethic are the two keys to conquering ambitions.

4.) Don’t pay attention to what anyone else has to say about your lifestyle.

5.) You can always count on yourself.

6.) Do whatever makes you happy.

7.) Your past does not define you or your future.

8.) Follow your dreams – no matter what.

10.) Don’t make excuses.

11.) You can’t automatically start at the top. You have to climb the ladder to be prosperous.

12.) Travel the world.

13.) It’s okay to miss someone and show emotion.

14.) It’s also okay to let someone go that you once cared about.

15.) Be nice to everyone, especially strangers.

16.) Money does not define a person’s character.

17.) You can’t take shortcuts to achieve hard goals.

18.) Have confidence in everything you do.

19.) Everything in this life will be OK.

20.) Don’t stress about irrelevant people and objects.

21.) If you say something, then mean it, and make your words turn into actions.