A friend of mine recently asked me what I would tell my younger self if I had the opportunity. It was a great question, and caused me to stop and think. Soon enough I realized that the present me could still use a talking to on a couple of these points, so here’s what I would say…
> Life is not meant to be hard. If it is, that's a sure clue that you are doing something wrong or forcing yourself down a path you aren't meant to travel - this applies to love, career and all else.
> Hard is very different than challenging, boring or even scary. It's important to properly identify what you are feeling so you can respond appropriately.
> No one alive expects nearly as much from you as you do. Lighten up and do what you love. Perfect doesn’t exist. Work for progress not perfection.
> Small things, done consistently, matter much more than the largest or grandest gesture. This holds true especially when it comes to money, relationships and goals.
> When you get confused about another’s intentions or feelings, stop listening to what they say and instead watch what they do (Note: this also applies to yourself).
Although I wish I’d known these (and many other) things when I was much younger, I’ve had a great time discovering them!
Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was Younger
posted 6 months ago
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- 1. 6 months ago lemoncello wrote:
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Or perhaps we are all led, kicking and screaming, down the path that we were meant to travel, in order to come to the understanding that we needed, both individually and collectively. It is not the path we take, but the knowledge we derive from it, that is important. It is different for each and every one of us. One lesson I have always lived by:
Actions speak louder than words. And he who is faithful in little, is faithful in much.
The regret comes from choosing to ignore what you knew to be true. And the wisdom comes from trying to figure out ... why you did.

