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What is something that you learned as an adult that you wish you had understood when you were a child?

For me it’s that it’s a ok to say no. If you don’t feel like doing something then it’s ok to just politely say no. You don’t have to go along with the crowd. You can forge your own path and people will still like you even if you don’t share all the same interests and do all the same things as them.

What’s yours?

One thing I wish I’d realized earlier is how important it is to be happy with what you have.

When I was younger, I was always looking ahead, thinking I’d be happier once I had this or that whether it was the latest gadget, a certain achievement, or just more stuff. But as an adult, I’ve learned that contentment doesn’t come from constantly chasing things or comparing yourself to others. It’s about appreciating where you are and what you’ve got right now. 

It’s such a freeing mindset because it shifts the focus from always needing more to really enjoying the moment. If I’d figured that out as a kid, I think I would’ve felt a lot more at peace a lot sooner.