"One Tree Hill" was a cult phenomenon based on the lives of high school students struggling with typical small town drama. You do not have to be a small town teenager to relate to any of the show's story lines, though. There is a life lesson, piece of advice, or words to live by for everyone, no matter what they are going through. These are just a few of my favorite words to live by from One Tree Hill.
1. "Life is too short, to fight, to be miserable, to let the bitter ones change how awesome you are."
Do not let anyone make you miserable. Be happy. Do not let those who are unhappy with themselves bring you down.
2. "I am who I am. No excuses."
Be unapologetically you. Do not make excuses for who you are. Be you and be proud.
3. "People are going to label you. Its how you overcome those labels."
Judgment is human nature. Positively overcome the labels people place on you and show them that you are not who they think you are.
4. "I never let myself need anybody, ever."
The only person you need to depend on for happiness is you.
5. "You don't have to compromise. Not if you don't want to."
Never settle for anything less than you deserve even if that means not compromising.