15. Let’s hear it for the boys. We encourage you to stand out, but, ahem, not at the expense of others. Girls can and will lead today and tomorrow—alongside boys. Think of leadership as an all-inclusive club where everyone who puts in the effort has access to a VIP card.
16. Stop playing charades … and start speaking up. One of the best ways to make an impression is through your voice and your words. If you keep your mouth shut, you miss out on the opportunity to share your opinions and thoughts.
17. Keep your distance. We’ve all heard of mean girls, and perhaps, you of all people have been a bit catty before. Honestly, though, being a mean girl is the pits. So if you know one, or if you’ve found yourself kicking around the idea of becoming one yourself, forget it. The world has filled its mean girl quota and that is one group you don’t want to be part of. Steer clear and trust in the fact that mean girls are debbie downers.
18. Embrace originality. Keep things fresh and fun. Challenge yourself to break the mold everyday by changing things up. Whether you order a different Frap from Starbucks, you sport a new pair of earrings, tote the newspaper around with you, or invite a new friend to lunch—mixing up your routine makes you more interesting and unique—and that’s what it means to stand out from the crowd.
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