Achieving great success in high school is pretty simple. I’ve seen a few good posts on “how to be cool” and such, but most them either leave out some important details, or discuss pointless topics. So here’s my guide to high school success, minus the bullsh!t.
Have a good attitude:
Always have a good attitude about everything, no matter what the situation. Learn to be optimistic and not take things too seriously. Make sure you are a fun person to be around.
Always keep your word:
If you say that you are going to do something, do it.
Respect EVERYONE:
Treat everyone with respect, regardless of how much they respect you. If you are disrespected, by all means stand up for yourself, but don’t stoop to their level.
Get involved:
Be involved as much as possible, whether it be in sports, clubs, or any other extracurricular activities.
Help people out:
Never hesitate to stand up for people who can’t stand up for themselves, and always try to lend a helping hand to others. Help a frustrated kid with his math. Lend a couple bucks to a homie when he forgets his wallet. Jump-start a classmate’s car for him/her. Kind acts toward others will earn you LOTS of respect.
Be independent:
Always try to be independent of other people. Handle your own problems and never rely on others to bail you out.
Be social:
Don’t confine yourself to one group of friends. Always be trying to meet new people.
Do what you want:
Don’t ever let someone’s opinion stop you from doing something. Do whatever the hell you want, with confidence, and don’t give a sh!t about what other people think.
Don’t let people categorize you:
Don’t be a prep or a punk or a goth or a nerd. Be your own person with your own style.
Have ambition:
Always be striving toward something. Set goals, and when you reach them, set new ones.
Set an example:
Make responsible decisions. A lot of people look up to you now.
Have a good attitude:
Always have a good attitude about everything, no matter what the situation. Learn to be optimistic and not take things too seriously. Make sure you are a fun person to be around.
Always keep your word:
If you say that you are going to do something, do it.
Respect EVERYONE:
Treat everyone with respect, regardless of how much they respect you. If you are disrespected, by all means stand up for yourself, but don’t stoop to their level.
Get involved:
Be involved as much as possible, whether it be in sports, clubs, or any other extracurricular activities.
Help people out:
Never hesitate to stand up for people who can’t stand up for themselves, and always try to lend a helping hand to others. Help a frustrated kid with his math. Lend a couple bucks to a homie when he forgets his wallet. Jump-start a classmate’s car for him/her. Kind acts toward others will earn you LOTS of respect.
Be independent:
Always try to be independent of other people. Handle your own problems and never rely on others to bail you out.
Be social:
Don’t confine yourself to one group of friends. Always be trying to meet new people.
Do what you want:
Don’t ever let someone’s opinion stop you from doing something. Do whatever the hell you want, with confidence, and don’t give a sh!t about what other people think.
Don’t let people categorize you:
Don’t be a prep or a punk or a goth or a nerd. Be your own person with your own style.
Have ambition:
Always be striving toward something. Set goals, and when you reach them, set new ones.
Set an example:
Make responsible decisions. A lot of people look up to you now.
You could even print it out on small card and stick it in ur wallet and refer to it if ur ever low on self-esteem or not... 
