When I was in my teenage years, I wrote the things that I must achieve by the age of 30. And now that I just turned 30, I haven't even accomplished almost half of the things I wrote back then. I mean look at me, instead of saving wild animals in Africa or doing something grand for the planet, I am still here in my hometown living life as a teacher and swamped in a pile of paperwork. I'm not complaining tho! I love teaching and I love inspiring children.
No, I'm not full of wisdom nor have nothing left to learn. Of course there are tons of things in life I still have to learn. But I think compared to my 20 year old self, I am now wiser.
I cracked my brain out to reflect what have I really learned for the past years... Those things I've learned that shaped me who I am today.
- Remember when you wanted what you currently have.
- You will lose friends along the way and that's okay.
- Your parents are getting old so never be too busy for them. Show them all the love and care while they're still here.
- Ego is a weapon of mass destruction.
- You are not always right! Be open for constructive criticism.
- Own up to your flaws and work on them. Self-reflect!
- Protect your solitude.
- Always be kind. ALWAYS.
- You don't always have to make money from your hobbies.
- Talk less. Listen more.
- Saving and Emergency fund is very very important.
- Start doing your part in saving Mother Earth however small it may be.
- It's okay to take a break.
- We have our own timeline.
- Speak up if you see something wrong and fight for your rights.
- Don't be a fucking Misogynist.
- Happiness hides in small things.
- Remember who checked on you while your struggling.
- If it doesn't feel right, it's not right.
- It doesn't always go to as planned.
- Get close with people who see the world differently than yours, or from backgrounds, ages, and genders.
- Put the phone down and take in life around you.
- Reading can really take you to places.
- Don’t let people borrow money.
- Treat a janitor, waiter or helper with the same respect as the CEO.
- Your feelings are valid whatever it may be.
- Journaling is an effective form of therapy.
- It's okay to change your path.
- Don't rush into love. It will always find you at the right time, at the right place.
- Regardless of how filthy your past has been, your future is still spotless.
