Free education is abundant, all over the Internet. It's the desire to learn that's scarce.
I think that it's important to take risks in life. You have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone.
Confidence is key, but arrogance will destroy you.
We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.