From the Corner of the Oval

by Beck Dorey-Stein

And if you’re not sure what’s right, write.

My work is only as good as I feel.

If you want anybody to give a good cahoot, respect yourself.

“Life is too short to allow yourself to be treated badly,” Noah continues. “Don’t waste your time on people who make you cry. You’re not going to get what you want from them and you’re going to miss out on the fun in the meantime. That’s what I’m talking about.”

He taught me hustle isn’t something you outgrow unless you want to get outworked. He taught me to assume responsibility for mistakes, to listen, to stay scrappy, to believe in hope, and to fight for optimism.