WHAT I KNOW NOW: Things I'd like to tell my younger self
Of all the things I learned over the years, I was reminded
of the fact that if I could travel back in time I would advise:
My 17-year-old self:
Worry less or in fact, don’t worry at all - Everything
happens for a reason, (Remember faith without deed is dead. Do your best and
let God do the rest). Things happen for your good in line with your destiny. It
might take a year, it might take a day, but what's meant for you will always
find its way.
My 21-year-old self:
Absorb more and explore - What you study in school gives you
more than just base skills in one area - you don’t have to be narrow and work
only as a Doctor because you studied Science. You possess cross-functional
skills.
The 24-year-old me:
Embrace Yourself, that’s all that matters - Success and
failure are not mutually exclusive. As you grow and succeed you will also learn
a lot.
My 25-year- old self:
Face rejections don’t escape – Don’t dwell on rejection.
It’s redirection and for your protection.
To 26-year-old me:
By sharing your light, you will never dim yours – but ensure
to never dim your light or play small to make others feel comfortable.
The 28-year-old me:
Give yourself some grace - you don’t always have to have a
plan or have things figured out - refer to advise for my 17-year-old self.
The 29-year-old me:
It is truly too LATE to say SORRY? Stop being so apologetic
- Especially, stop apologizing for things you had no hand in. Stop apologizing
for other’s shortcomings - that’s one of the quickest ways to become a
scapegoat. (Always apologize where you were wrong.)
The 30-yer-old me:
- It’s going to A-o, A-okay - Not everyone will like you and that’s okay - you weren’t brought here to please everyone.
- Empathize always - Listen more than you speak.
- Revel now - stop trying so hard to think about “what’s next” that you don’t enjoy the moments in all aspects of life. (Just don’t slip into complacency.)
Bonus: save your breath/reclaim your time, decide what's
important, and let go of what isn't.
Learn to sit back and observe not everything needs a reaction
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