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15 Motivational Messages From Jeezy's 'Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'

Jeezy's been motivating us for 10 years.

Ten years ago, Jeezy was Young Jeezy and he was setting the rap world on fire.

The rapper - who unleashed his debut album Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 on July 26, 2005 - didn't just drop a slew of hits. He also delivered a motivational project for the streets, clubs and everywhere in between.

Yep, the Snowman had powerful messages about self-love, friendship and honesty. So, as the project turns 10 Sunday (July 26), MTV News looked back at some of Jeezy's most motivational lines from the classic LP to make you a better person.

Believe In Yourself

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"You gotta believe/ You gotta believe," from "Thug Motivation 101."

Always Be Honest

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"I speak the truth / Every noun, every verb," from "Thug Motivation 101."

See Opportunity Where Others Don't

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"Look up in the sky, tell me what you see/ The clouds? Naw n---a not me/ I see opportunity, I'm an opportunist," from "Let's Get It/Sky's the Limit."

Remember Where You Came From

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"I used to hit the kitchen lights, cockroaches everywhere/ Hit the kitchen lights; now it's marble floors, everywhere," from "Thug Motivation 101."

The World Is Yours

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"The world is yours, and everything in it/ It's out there, get on your grind and get it," from "Let's Get It/Sky's the Limit."

Always Remember To Grind

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"Anything you put your mind to/ Put your grind to/ Forgetful ass n---a / must I remind you," from "Let's Get It/Sky's the Limit."

Realize Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs

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"It's all in the game, the ups, the downs," from "Let's Get It/Sky's the Limit."

Be Observant

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"I see you lookin', with your lookin' ass," from "And Then What."

Never Change Your Essence

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"What did you expect man, I came from nothin'/ Real street n---a and wouldn't change for nothin'," from "And Then What."

Be Good To Your Friends

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"Got my n----s out the hood, it's such a wonderful feeling/ Three car garage with the twelve foot ceilings," from "And Then What."

Stay Away From Guns

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"Now who the f--k wanna play with guns?/ A lot of holes, a lot of blood, dog, the sh-t ain't fun," from "Go Crazy."

Don't Pretend To Be Something You're Not

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"This ain't a movie, we are not actors," from "That's How Ya Feel."

Don't Waste Time

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"You out of line n---a, I'mma straight line/ And I don't believe in wasting time," from

"Don't Get Caught."

Love Those Who Love You

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"The streets love Jeezy and I love 'em back," from "My Hood."

Believe What You Want To Believe

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"N---a I'm the sh-t and if I ain't/ Y'all let me think what think," from "Over Here."

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Want to continue getting motivated? Listen to the full LP below. And then let us know some of your other favorite motivational bars in the comments.

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