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30 Hard Truths People Wish They Had Learned Earlier In Life
Hindsight is always 20/20, and the Reddit post that asked the question "What are some things you realized too late in life?" is a testament to this fact. Its comment section is filled with thousands of responses from people of all ages, sharing the biggest lessons they've learned so far.
Some of the replies center around the theme of missed opportunities, like not pursuing your passion or spending more time with loved ones while others focus on the importance of self-care and personal growth. But when looking at it as a whole, the thread serves as a powerful reminder that our time on this planet is short, and we should strive to make every day count with intention and purpose.
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#1
Its ok to catch yourself in your own [nonsense]. That's not you failing, its you being self aware and that will make you a better person.
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#3
Getting married and having kids is not "the ultimate life goal". Only do it if you really want to. Otherwise you'll do it just because it's expected of you and you'll be trapped in a very unhappy life
#7
Just because you put effort and energy into a relationship, doesn’t mean the other person will.
#8
Don’t make other people’s lives your standard for living. Love what you have and love the people that support you
#10
Doctors are just people, and people are sometimes bias, useless, dismissive and just plain wrong.
#11
“I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.”
#13
I thought people didn't like me because I was nerdy and all. Turns out the problem was that I never gave them a chance because I assumed they wouldn't like me.
#15
You don't need someone else to feel complete. There was never a hole to begin with. It was just you finding your way through life. You don't start with a hole, you start with foundation and build up.
#17
'If something's worth doing, it's worth doing badly.' It's really easy to get into the mindset of thinking that things have to be perfect, but that's also the kind of mindset that leaves you meticulously editing the first five thousand words of that novel you've been working on for half a decade. Sit down and finish the f*****g thing, *then* worry about fixing it up. Perfect is the enemy of good.
#21
I was so afraid of failing that I stopped trying. I know now it's okay to be afraid but it's no excuse to give up. I'm 28 years old and just finished my first quarter of college with all A's. When I saw my grades I cried for a long time because I realised the biggest thing holding me back was me. It took time and a lot of therapy for me to get here but that's okay. Everyone grows at a different pace.
#22
Nobody has all the answers. Everyone is just trying to make sense of things the best they can
#23
Being jealous or resentful of other people’s success is a negative weight on your back that serves no purpose. There’s room for others to succeed as well as yourself. Work hard, be happy for others and patiently wait for your turn to come up.
#25
Don't let anxiety rule your life. All those people looking at you at a dance, the gym, the beach, work, school. It just doesn't matter. Half the people won't remember you in five minutes. Very few are actually judging you and even if they are, f*** them. Do what makes you happy and helps you and leave regrets behind you. You are your own best friend. You are the love of your life. If you are happy with yourself, you win. And if you're not happy, find help to fix it.
#26
Being assertive and taking care of your own needs doesn't make you an a*****e and people aren't going to hate you for it.
#27
The chances of you growing up to be something big is very unlikely. And if you do accomplish something huge, it's even more unlikely that you'll keep that success for too long. Be grateful for being average because it's very hard to do the basic things it takes to maintain a stable lifestyle that's nowhere near the "american dream".
#28
That very few people actually wake up in the morning thinking: 'Hey, I'm going to be an a*****e and make someone else's life h**l today'. Most of us think our behavior is justified.
#29
Your stomach isn’t supposed to hurt all the time. I was knee-deep in denial for a while when I first started developing symptoms of Crohn’s Disease. Side note: if you are in your late teens or early 20s and are having persistent stomach/gut pain, go to the doctor as soon as you possibly can. It could save you a lot of pain and surgery down the line.
#30
I should have traveled more when I was younger and single. If you’re in your early twenties, don’t waste time. Travel as MUCH as you can. If you time it perfectly, you can travel anywhere on a small budget. Don’t make excuses. Just do it.
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