There's no actual way to cheat death. You live, you die. Some say life is pointless, others say we all have a purpose. Personally? I believe we were born to do something, and once it's been done, we die. Regardless of the life cycle, it's what you do with your time that counts. Don't waste your time on pointless things. Every time you're stressing out over something ask yourself if tomorrow you will even care about it. Don't waste your time on pointless people, you should only have room in you're life for those who are worth being there, always remember that you decide who get to be a part of your life. This year I've learned (thanks to a very important person in my life) that when someone tries to screw you over, you just kill them with kindness. Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and when all those people who have been trying to put you down constantly see you get back up again, and be nice, it's a thousand times better than wasting your time on them, and come to think of it, to them it will be a thousand times worse. I've learned its the little things that count, its the small moments, its the sincere friends, the good times, the laughs you share, and the tears you cry, its not about having everything you've ever wanted because at the end of the day you want to have someone to share that with. I'm not saying you need to be married or in a relationship. I'm just saying whenever you do something, think about the people around you who are going to get affected. You should never be self-centered or an egoistic fool, because the people who stick by your side don't deserve that. Don't live like there's no tomorrow because all you'll get from that is humiliation and maybe herpes. I mean, let me rephrase that, we should live like there's no tomorrow, but we shouldn't have regrets or grudges because in that moment when you know you're going to die you don't want to be thinking "I should've...." When death looks you in the eye, smile and say goodbye.