Things I’d Tell My Younger Self

She could‘ve really benefitted from my hard-earned wisdom.

I knew a lot when I was young, so I probably wouldn't have listened.

But these things would have made a world of difference if I'd figured them out early in life.

Expand your world

Visit new places, and read good books.

Seek out classics, biographies, and captivating adventures. Learn about different places and times. Immerse yourself in stories that help you see through someone else's eyes.

Experience more of the world, and explore different perspectives.

Go big on what matters to you

Don't waste time on meaningless drivel like what celebrities are doing or how much you weigh.

Stop chasing shiny objects and answers from others. Get clear on what you care about and what moves you. Spend your time and energy accordingly.

Filter the noise, and make an impact with your dreams.

Separate who you are from other people's pain

People in pain often inflict pain on others, and sometimes they don't even realize it.

The things that have hurt you the most have nothing to do with your worth. You are good enough. You didn't deserve it. People will hurt you, and you will hurt people.

Find a way to forgive as soon as possible, and feel the weight lift.

Expect mistakes because it's hard to be human

Life is challenging enough, and judgment will only make it harder.

Expectations are soul crushers, dream destroyers, and relationship wreckers. You will never be perfect and neither will anyone else. Get over it.

Perfection is overrated. It's boring. Your favorite people are real and raw and honest. They're perfectly imperfect.

Embrace curiosity, and get comfortable being a beginner. Cut yourself and everyone else some slack.

Being human is hard. If you want to expect anything, expect mistakes, and meet them with grace.

Take good care of yourself and others. 
Live a life of adventure and contribution. 
Wisdom comes with time.

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Also published in Better Humans