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9 Essential Life Lessons Tyra Banks Taught Us

Over the years, we have received a lot of words of wisdom from Tyra Banks. From witnessing her fierceness on America’s Next Top Model, to following the adventure in her book Modelland, we’ve learned quite a few life lessons from her. Wanna be on top? Check out her top nine snippets of wisdom, below!

1. Always be fierce!

2. It’s okay not to be perfect

3. You’re responsible for your actions

4. Flaunt what you’ve got!

5. Sometimes a little cockiness is acceptable

6. Smize, ALWAYS

7. Eco-friendly is the way to go

8. And don’t forget that time when she was completely right about guys

9. But most importantly, she reminded us that life is a learning process

Kristen Adaway is a sophomore at the University of Georgia with a slight obsession of Twizzlers, writing and watching corny Lifetime flicks. When she's not consumed with meetings in almost every organization on campus, you can find her writing at Slant News or rocking out to Rihanna in her room. Kristen is pursuing a degree in Journalism with a minor in Sociology, and hopes to one day write for a digital publication.