Naruto's 15 year ride is coming to an end next month, and while we're sad to see it go, there's been a lot of things we've learned from the manga series. Here are 15 lessons:

1. Friends are important. Learn how to keep them.

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Because you can never have enough of them.

2. You might be caught in a jam from time to time, but that's life.

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Life is full of ups and downs.

3. When you do something, you need to put your mind to it.

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If you do, you can achieve great things.

4. You can learn a lot from people with more experience.

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Don't just write them off for having nothing to teach you.

5. Pranking is okay to a certain extent, but don't go overboard.

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Otherwise this happens:

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It can be physically painful!

6. If you want to achieve something, you have to focus.

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Don't think about anything else. Do away with distractions. Focus!

7. Always start with the proper greetings.

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Handshakes and fistbumps are just some examples.

8. Pay attention in class.

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You learn a lot from school, believe it or not.

9. Learn to have self control.

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Not knowing your limits is a bad thing.

10. You might take a beating or two in life, but learn how to get back up after that.

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Because when you do, you become stronger.

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11. Perseverance is key.

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Failure is part of life, but if you don't strive towards a goal, and give up half way, you won't be able to become a better version of yourself.

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12. Show up at the right time.

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Sometimes, it's okay to be fashionably late.

13. Your inner demons are your biggest hurdles.

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Only you can win them.

14. Believe in your own success.

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And it will come.

15. Nothing good can ever come out of hatred. 

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Learn from Sasuke. Where has his hatred got him so far? No where.