Unlike a cook book or a homework assignment, life didn’t come with instructions. Yes, we have expectations set by society, family, and friends that are there to encourage, influence and guide us. We are expected to go to school, get a job and make a difference in this world. But life itself did not come with a list of instructions. Life itself is freedom. The freedom to choose. The choice to become someone. Someone average or someone great.

The Game of Life: Instructions Not Included.

“Two years ago, I was afraid of wanting anything. I figured wanting would lead to trying, and trying would lead to failure. But now I find that I can’t stop wanting. I wanna fly somewhere in first class. I wanna travel to Europe on a business trip. I wanna get invited to the White House. I wanna learn about the world. I wanna surprise myself. I wanna be important. I wanna be the best person I can be. I wanna define myself instead of having others define me. I wanna win and have people be happy for me. I wanna lose and get over it. I wanna not be afraid of the unknown. I wanna grow up to be generous and big-hearted the way that people have been with me. I want an interesting and surprising life.” –Tyra Collette (Friday Night Lights)

Life is short, but the world is wide. “The Game of Life” didn’t come with instructions for a reason; meaning that there is nothing stopping you from being who you want to be. Nothing is stopping you from flying first class somewhere. Nothing is stopping you from traveling to Europe on a business trip or getting invited to the White House. The sky is the limit.

Life is short, too short to just dream. Make something of yourself. Live. Surprise yourself. Be important. Explore. Learn about the world. Don’t be afraid of the unknown. Don’t be afraid of the possibilities of what you can do. Live that interesting and surprising life. You only live once. Play the game of life right and live, because the instructions were not included in this game for a reason.