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Taking from Pharrell's In My Mind (2006) album off of the song "You can do it too". Just some background info, the song was primarily about inspiration, and allowing one to fulfill their self-esteem.

This quote touches on the question whether we are getting what we want out of life, and more importantly, if we are actively seeking to attaining what we want and ignoring any obstacles that may stand in our way. The world may seem dim with all the violence, crime, corruption, greed, and hate which exists, but every cloud has a silver lining. When you think about what we have accomplished in terms of science and technology, and even to education and how far it reaches; mankind has made great strides to make our vast world smaller, and more interconnected. Opportunity may be scarce, but it is out there for those who are willing to put in the work and determination. It is up to the individual whether they will be passive (and hope everything falls into place for them) or to be as active as possible and grab what they want and actively pursue it.

DEVIL'S ADVOCATE:

This quote refers to living life to the fullest, and I was talking in a positive context (attaining education, having fun, learning, etc.), but of course one can live life to the fullest with a negative connotation. Extortion, crime, theft, violence can all be justified by one living life to the max; however their need/wants are twisted.

No matter what the context, I guess what is most important is to live life with no regrets; the worse thing one can ever live with is wondering whether you should have asked that girl out on a date, or wondering what would have happened if you took that course in college, or applying for that job .... living with regret is living life, restrained, passive, and at times submissive.

So f*** life, hard. But just remember how you f*** it. And remember to wrap it up!

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