We all know the sayings: ‘Hindsight is 20-20′, ‘Everything makes sense through the rearview window’, yada yada yada. If you could go back in time and tell yourself something I’m sure that there would be a LOT to say. There are things we’re all better for because we made mistakes and learned from them. Other things … not so much. Here are a few things I’ wish would tell the younger me. Some are reminders, some are warnings. Either way here are a few things I hope I have the insight and ability to imbue my kids with, should I ever become a parental unit.
- Despite what you may see or hear, not everything in this world is a threat.
- Embrace your longing for adventure.
- Be fascinated by everything. Continue to look at the world in wide-eyed wonder.
- Being smart will last you about 20 years. Then you actually have to work at something.
- Don’t pursue a post-secondary education until you’ve traveled for a year. You won’t have an explitive clue what you want to do with your life.
- When you go: Go. To. University. NOT college.
- You know that Beetles song? All you need is love? Yeah its totally sappy but it turns out its actually true. Hold onto that.
- When you fuck that up don’t worry – everythings gonna be alright.
- Being able to play a musical instrument actually is a gift. Most people can’t do it. Most people can’t hold a note. Don’t lose that skill if you can.
- Ideas are incredibly powerful things, but to turn an idea into something requires stress, strain, and sacrifice – and it’s usually worth it.