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How to Get Through Life According to Andy Dwyer

Your life would be so much happier if you followed the ways of Pawnee's nicest citizen.

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If you're a Parks and Recreation fan, then you can attest to this: Andy Dwyer is the nicest person on the (fictional) planet. Played by Chris Pratt, Pawnee's most lovable assistant is a little daft and (formerly) soft around the edges, but he's also fun-loving, romantic, and happy, like, 99.9% of the time. That is to say, he's knows how to live the hell out of life. But, you know, how?

Cynics and skeptics take note: There is way to get through your day that doesn't involve sitting around sulking, and reading criticism of Miley Cyrus. Put the thinkpieces down, friend, and just take some cues from Andy.

For more of Andy and the rest of Pawnee, tune into the season six premiere of Parks and Recreation tonight at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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Be kind to all creatures.

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Modesty isn't always the best policy. Sometimes you have to be your own biggest fan.

A small victory is still a victory.

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Don't believe everything you read on the Internet.

Destroy gender roles.

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You may get older, but you don't have to grow up.

Notice the little things.

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Regardless of how others feel about you, embrace them with joy.

Don't bottle up your emotions, but don't admit you have them either.

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But know that it's OK to be sad sometimes.

Own up to your mistakes.

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Let your imagination run wild.

There's only one pair of footprints in the sand because, when your buddy got tired, you carried them.

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Writing a song is the best way to woo a woman.

Marry your super-hot best friend because it's awesome.

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Never stop creating.

Never stop learning.

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Shoot for the moon (the most awesome place to live). Even if you miss, you'll land amongst the stars.

So never quit, unless it's too hard.

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If you enjoy what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.

Fun facts are great conversation starters.

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There are two sure-fire ways to impress a crowd: One, kindness. Two, a sweet-ass karate move.

Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.

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