Health·Posted on Jan 8, 201617 Things "The Sandlot" Actually Taught You About LifeHeroes get remembered, but legends never die.by Shannon RosenbergBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. There's an actual formula for the perfect s'more. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. That nothing gets a message across like properly enunciating your words. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Middle school can be rough AF. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. And so can being the new kid in town. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. There will be things in life that are going to be extremely intimidating. And that's okay. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. But sometimes you just have to close your eyes and go for it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Chewing tobacco before riding a roller coaster is never a good idea. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Remember that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. And that it's important to give everyone a chance. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Because sometimes the people you least expect could become an important part of your life. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Always stick up for yourself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Don't let anyone tell you something or someone is out of your league. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. And have confidence in yourself, no matter what other people think. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Work hard for the things that are important to you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. Because you never know what opportunities will come your way in the future. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. But remember to laugh often and not take life too seriously. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. Follow your heart and you can't go wrong! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF