14 Valuable Life Lessons That Every Mumbai Local Train Traveler Has Learned

    No wonder Mumbaikars are so damn good at life.

    Karima Khan
    by Karima Khan

    BuzzFeed Senior Support Specialist

    1. Don't worry if you miss an opportunity – there will always be another one.

    2. And if you aren't given an opportunity at all, create one.

    3. You should be prepared to fight for your place in this world.

    4. No matter how crazy life gets, always make time for leisure.

    5. Let go of situations you can't do anything about.

    6. If you surround yourself with people who aren't going where you want to, you'll only end up hurting yourself.

    7. When people try to push you away from your goals, just hold on tighter. Never let go.

    8. Keep your eyes open and take time to appreciate the little surprises that will make your day.

    9. Good things come to those who wait. And wait. And wait some more.

    10. Mentally prepare yourself before plunging into anything.

    11. Life is about keeping up with the flying times.

    12. Everyone has an interesting story.

    13. When things get unstable, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. When you're offered support, hang on to it.

    14. And all the struggles are worth it when you learn, once and for all, how to stand on your own two feet.