I have only one piece of advice to you: Be the master of yourself.
The pencil maker took the pencil aside just before putting him into the box.
"There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out of into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.
"One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's hand.
"Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil.
"Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.
"Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.
"And Five: On every surface you are used on, ou must leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write."