If you are on social media, and you are not learning, not laughing, not being inspired or not networking, then you are using it wrong.

A fundamental approach to life transformation is using social media for therapy; it forces you to have an opinion, provides intellectual stimulation, increases awareness, boosts self-confidence, and offers the possibility of hope.

Advice to my younger self:1 Start where you are with what you have2 Try not to hurt other people3 Take more chances4 If you fail, keep trying

Any day above ground is a good day. Before you complain about anything, be thankful for your life and the things that are still going well.

No one else knows exactly what the future holds for you, no one else knows what obstacles you've overcome to be where you are, so don't expect others to feel as passionate about your dreams as you do.

Have an attitude of positive expectation.