What advice would you give to 18 y.o. you?
Elizabeth Tishchenko
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André J@sentry_co
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Well I’m still figuring out , what i could have done more right .
@therahulv but in the end , it’s all good to realise that we’re humans and we deserve to make things go wrong sometimes .
Realize that not everyone gives good advice.
play less Diablo or GTA and code more!
You'll gonna figure things out, it's okay to be blocked
hey there, sis
let's take a walk down memory lane, to the cusp of adulthood. here's what i'd tell my 18-year-old self:
1. stay curious. the world is vast, complex and endlessly fascinating. curiosity is your passport.
2. learn to love learning. knowledge is a tool, a weapon, a comfort. it's also a journey.
3. embrace failure. it's not a dead end, but a stepping stone. learn, adapt, grow.
4. nurture relationships. they're life's greatest treasures. and remember, quality over quantity.
5. find your why. purpose fuels perseverance. seek it, find it, hold onto it.
6. be patient. good things take time. so does self-growth.
7. health is wealth. both physical and mental. prioritize them.
8. embrace change. it's the only constant. learn to dance with it.
9. find balance. in work, love, life. it's a tightrope walk worth mastering.
10, you're enough. as you are. where you are. remember this.
now, back to the present. the beautiful thing about advice is, it's never too late to implement. so no matter what your age, perhaps there's something here for you too.
@shajedulkarim_ What a list! Can't decide which point is more crucial!
I bguess 3 & 10 are important to finding the fuel to move forward and understanding that all failures are part of the learning process. The rest are also essential for erentrepreneurship mindset and in life in general!
Everyone is watching you.
Most of the time follow your instincts.
Spend time with people who are smarter than you.
Have a guru in life until you are 35 and be a Guru to others after 35.
@akula_nagendra Where would you find a Guru, Akula? I bet many young people looking for mentors but struggle to find them?
@nevemind_com I am lucky as in my life mom played mentor part when I am young and later in my career Journey my Boss played mentor role. If one couldnt find a mentor. Time is the best mentor which teaches you everything. I experienced this too.!!
Start building now! It doesn't matter if it's a side project or a startup dream, just start.
Experience new things and be consistent. Don't fear about Failure as Failures are part of life and we learn from them.
@save_repute Well said! Failures shouldn't stop you from persuing your dreams, just embrace them and move on stronger than ever before.
You are doing great. Just believe in yourself.
Embrace continuous learning, stay curious, and don't fear failure. Seek mentors and surround yourself with a diverse network. Be adaptable, and remember that success takes time and effort. Trust your instincts and take calculated risks. Enjoy the journey and focus on making a positive impact in the world through education.