Things I would say to my 15 year old self

1. Do not be obsessed about getting approval or certification of your worth from people, this will screw your happiness big time. Remember, you were not born to please people but to fully utilize your potential and add meaning to your life and to those with whom you connect. Those who excel in life know what to take and what to ignore
2. You will be looked down upon by people no matter what status you achieve. Do not rely on appreciations for the sake of getting emotional gratification. Let your own passion and not external appreciation be be a driving force behind doing the great work that you do
3. Your looks come secondary but