For as long as I can remember, people have been trying to scare me about the future. People always used to say, “Wait until you reach this grade. Things are going to be so much harder.” They were always warning me how difficult things were going to be when I reached middle school, then high school, and then college. “Oh wait until you take the SAT. It’s going to be really hard.” Now that I’m in college people warn me about challenging courses. But you know what? Nothing is ever as bad as people make it out to be. I wish people would have a little more faith. Instead of trying to scare me, give me some encouragement.  I already have fear about what the future holds. Instead spreading anxiety people should try giving each other hope that we can take on whatever challenges lie in our way. I’m going to be one of those people.