Nine unique life lessons I wish I knew when I was younger

I’ve been on this planet called Earth for an eye-blink (40 years) in the grand scheme of things.

But I’m not talking to an amoeba.

I’m talking to you, friend.

And there is much I have learned that may just help you.

Try these on for size:

1. It’s OK not to always feel fantastic.

We live in an age completely deluded by what it means to feel ‘normal.’

We strive for this magical concept of ‘happiness’ and prize it above all else.

In our striving, we inadvertently make ourselves miserable.

It’s ok to feel off. Because in the acceptance of it, we’ll be quickly lifted anyway.

2. Being OK with hearing NO is a superpower.

One of the common traits I see among those who seem to succeed at higher levels and rarely give up is this: They are ok with a no.

They don’ take a ‘no’ personally.

What do I mean by ‘no’ here? Any form of rejection, failed experiment, or loss can be seen as a no.

People who go far know that a ‘no’ is just data received on the journey to success. People…