Growing up in Oklahoma brings about certain life lessons that stick with you all of your life. Even though we don’t always realize it, Oklahoma has taught us a thing or two about life. Here are 12 life lessons you learned if you grew up in Oklahoma:
- Enjoy the outdoors. Find a hobby and excel at it.
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- Keep water around all the time.
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- Respect Nature and always be prepared in life.
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- Enjoy the lakes and rivers but never swim alone.
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- Watch your mouth and be respectful.
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- If it snows, school is cancelled. Time to get out the sled and find a big hill.
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- Hard work is important.
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- Watch your step when out in nature.
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- Enjoy the simple things in life.
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- Avoid country roads, potholes or rough roads, when possible.
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- Always have change in the car for toll roads.
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- Be loyal to your team…no matter what.
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What is the biggest life lesson you learned growing up in Oklahoma?
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