Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
It's always too early to quit.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
I think quite a lot of people have a friendship or a love that's gone like that and it never quite reconciles properly.