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Life Hacks As Told By Michael Scott

Life is tough, but Michael Scott knows how to make it better.

Sydney Stressman

May 16, 2016

La Salle University

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Do you ever wish that life came with a "How-To" manual? Ever feel like a plastic bag? Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again. Are you ready to learn about the ultimate life hacks? Well, lucky for you the comical genius, Michael G. Scott is here to offer a few words of encouragement. Let's face it, every now and then our lives become a mess, and we just can't seem to get it together. Michael is just like the rest of us. He has been through it all and still remains true to himself. Without further ado, I present to you a "How-To: Succeed in Life" according to Michael G. Scott. Enjoy the lessons of this wise man.

Lesson #1

Appreciate what you have, and know that everything happens for a reason. You can handle whatever life throws your way.

Lesson #2

Buy items that say "You Are The Best," so people know that you are the best.

Lesson #3

Make sure your loved ones are aware of just how much you love them.

Lesson #4

Dancing is a fun stress reliever. By the end of a song, you'll feel like you are on top of the world. Never fight the feeling, always embrace it.

Lesson #5

The worst thing you can do is keep your feelings all bottled up. Always be open and honest about how you feel about your friends, family and co-workers. They'll appreciate it, and you'll feel better about yourself knowing that they know how you feel.

Lesson #6

Don't forget to have fun. Going out and letting loose can make the bad times good, and the good times better.

Lesson #7

Figure out what your greatest assets are and own them! Remind yourself how awesome you are, even when you want to quit everything and nap.

Lesson #8

Know who you are and stand by it. Don't let anyone or anything stray you from who you are.

Lesson #9

Befriend your enemies. It takes more energy to hate someone then it does to accept them for who they are.

Lesson #10

Be spontaneous. Go out and make memories with your friends; stop sitting in silence, staring at your phone and do something fun together!

Lesson #11

Love what you do, do what you love. Find something your passionate about, and never stop doing it.

Lesson #12

Be thankful. Always.

Lesson #13

Hug everyone. Let them know you really appreciate them.

Lesson #14

Make a great comeback when you lose sight of who you are.

Lesson #15

Know that it is OK to ask for help.

Lesson #16

Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone.

Lesson #17

Eat ice cream for breakfast... at least once.

Lesson #18

Last, but certainly not least, accept yourself for who you are. Most importantly, remember that not everyone is going to like you. What matters is if like you who you are.

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All names should be "unisex names."

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!