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12 Life Lessons According To "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

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12 Life Lessons According To "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is pretty much a classic movie that almost everyone one has seen. It's a completely relatable movie about high school, with some surprisingly amazing life lessons.

Life Lesson #1:

High school is just a naive segue into the hell that is college.

Life Lesson #2:

It's OK to need a break from class to enjoy a beautiful day.

Life Lesson #3:

Maybe, just possibly, you're overreacting about life in general.

Life Lesson #4:

Sometimes you just need to go up on a parade float and lip sync.

Life Lesson #5:

Stop taking what you have for granted.

Life Lesson #6:

It's OK to be spontaneous.

Life Lesson #7:

It's also OK not to know what you want to do with your life.

Life Lesson #8:

The only thing worse than going to class, is going to the doctor.

Life Lesson #9:

Sometimes you have to be a little stubborn in order to have fun.

Life Lesson #10:

Be a little more optimistic.

Life Lesson #11:

Don't be afraid to go all out and push the limits.

Life Lesson #12:

Most importantly, life's uncertain. Take time to enjoy the little things with the people around you.

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