A letter about choices, consequences, potential, and the moment that can change a life forever.

Right now, the streets are calling your name. The temptation is real. It feels exciting. It feels important. But don't answer that call. The people who love you have already tried to warn you. You have talent, intelligence, and potential. The life that is calling you is not the life you were meant to live. Invest in yourself. Learn a trade. Continue your education. Build skills. Create opportunities. The choices you make today will shape the rest of your life. Slow down. Think. Plan. And don't answer the call.

— Anonymous Participant