The summer before I turned five years old, my little brother was born. Up until this point, I had experienced the world from a unique perspective: one where the world was mine and -- as far as I was concerned -- I was the world. When my brother was born, all that was toppled upside down. Our little lives were even further shattered when my sister was born the summer before I turned nine years old. Anyone with younger siblings knows that they can be a pain in the rear end in the most efficient and effective of ways. Nonetheless, being in a family with them has played a major role in who you have become, and you really love them more than you can ever explain. There are lots of things you have learned in your life, and you have your little brothers or sisters to thank for being the first ones to help you develop the experience you need out there in the big, bad, real world.

1. Never do anything yourself that you can get someone else to do for you.

Some may liken it to manipulation, but that's the wrong way to look at it. It's called being a delegator, and being a delegator will help you manage your tasks and stress like no other.

2. Bossy? No, I like motivator.

I really know how to light a fire under people, and boy, is it useful.

3. Everything works better when you're in a team.

Convincing Mom and Dad of anything always worked better when we formed a cohesive unit, and I've found that to be true of almost anything in life.

4. Never discount someone because they are younger than you.

It is still possible that they are stronger, smarter, or better than you in certain areas. Work together and use each other's strengths to outweigh weaknesses.

5. The greatest gift you will ever have in life is family.

Yes, they can be annoying, and they know how to work you nerves better than anyone else, but that's because they know you better than anyone else, and they love you fiercely and without end. Even through all the mess, your siblings have got your back, and you will always have theirs. You couldn't have made it this far in life without them.