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You did it! The time has come to bring your high school career to an end. These are the times you hoped for, prayed for, longed would come. And here you are. These are exciting, and yes, scary times. But what's next? Bombarded daily with media images of successful athletes; fancy celebrities showcasing their high-end lifestyles; influencers telling you to go bigger, go better, go harder than the next person. It can be hard to know which direction to go in, or to feel like who you are is enough, if you're not doing something that causes all eyes to be on you. It's important to know that there are many paths to success. In this anthology are the stories of remarkable people who beat the odds and found success. For many of them, the landscape proved challenging, even barren, but somewhere inside of themselves was a spark to rise above their circumstances and achieve something more. Just like the contributors, you can make something amazing of your life. Read their stories for encouragement. Read their stories for ideas. Read their stories for inspiration. You are what greatness is made of. Embrace it!