What I learned in this world

If I learned anything in this world
Is just be yourself
Be who you are
Show the real you
And never hold anything back
Be as real as possible
Never let anyone put you down
Never accept “No” from anyone
Never let anyone say you can't do that
Don't even let anyone put you down
Stand up for yourself
Even challenge the status quo
Challenge all the norms around you
Even challenge yourself
Push yourself
Even if it means to the edge
To the point of no return
Make something of yourself
Make a name for yourself
Stake a claim to fame
Even if no one notices it
Stake it for who you are
Be proud of who you are
Bask in your accomplishments
Your achievements
All the things you have overcome in life
Even in the things people thought was impossible
Just be happy that you did it
Be happy for who you are
What you are
Even where you come from
Be proud for the person within you
Even when others don't see it
Just be happy for who you are
Above all, just be true to yourself
Because you one have one shot at life
And make every one of them count