Michelle Obama

And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say you're going to do. That you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them and even if you don't agree with them.

If I made a commitment, I stood by that commitment - and try to make it real. Because when you become leaders, the most important thing you have is your word, your trust. That's where respect comes from.

We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.

My most important title is still __om-in-chief._ My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.

At the root of this dilemma is the way we view mental health in this country. Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it__ still an illness, and there should be no distraction._ Michelle Obama

Don__ be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.