Dear Trevor,
In your life time there are going to be many trials. Times may become hard when transitining schools but just remember that its never a good thing to change your personality and beliefs just for someone else. When your friends are off experimenting and getting in trouble with the law, just remember that these are not the people that you should be with. There are plenty of new exciting people out there that have the same interest and beliefs as you. When your in times of trouble and contemplating what to do, just remember these 7 Points of Personality Success
1. Don't conform to the influence of others
Even though your friends may play a huge part of your life, do not try to imitate their style. Be yourself and who you are. You were born as an authentic original, do not try to become a fake copy.
2. There are Other People Out There
When times are hard and you may seem lost, its always best to lean on your friends. This may become a problem when all of your friends turn against to something that you wish that they will not become. Just remember, that there are many more people out there that you can connect with. Change is a good thing and can always lead to new friendships that can be held for a lifetime. So when your friends are letting you down, remember that there are other new people out there.
3. Never force yourself to like something that you really do not like
Although others around you maybe having a fun time doing what they do, you will not always enjoy the activity yourself. It's not worth pretending or putting on an act of enjoying something just to fit in. Have the courage to say NO, and realize that this is a dumb idea
When you look at the whole idea in retrospect, there is always another option out there. Although things may not be working out with friends at the current moment, the best is yet to come. This is why it is amazing to look at the past and think how far that things have come.
5. Dress for Success
Not only does this help lighten the mood, but this also makes a person look presentable. You will learn from many friends down the road that this helps put a more successful mindset on life. When you look good, you feel good. Cleaning up ones looks can make a person more respectable and approachable by other people.
6. Think for the Future
Your actions speak louder than your words. People will tend to remember the actions that you have done in the past that are frowned down upon. Before doing something, think clearly to yourself about what is about what is to happen or what could happen. Think “Is this going to be a bright idea when I look back at it?” This is a mindset that helps eliminate future problems that you may encounter in your life.
7. Always Be True to Yourself
Every so often reassess yourself. Think to yourself “Am I being my own original person? Or am I becoming a copy of someone else who is not me?” This is a great way to be true to yourself and to prevent something bad form happening that you would not normally do. People tend to do things that they would not normally do as their own person under certain circumstances.
Hopefully by looking at these and realizing that there are many more opportunities out there you will realize that its best to leave this troubled group of friends and to start fresh. Besides, you have a lifetime of opportunities ahead.
