“First: life is hard and challenges are real. I wish I could say that you, dear reader, will be the first in human history to avoid a difficult time or two, but sure as the sun rises, Old Man Trouble has a way of finding us. But to this I say, fantastic. Difficult times shape us, and we can use them to our advantage. Avoidance is the enemy, so keep a close eye out for it. Finally, be bold by following the words from my sage grandmother: be the water, not the rock. Flow past the obstacles you face, and never stop moving toward your values. When in doubt, your values will never fail you.”