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10 Lessons I've Learned in My 20th Year

Valuable lessons that will last a lifetime

Mackenzi Springer
Nov 28, 2016
St John Fisher College
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10 Lessons I've Learned in My 20th Year
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As the 20th year of my life comes to a close, I have been reflecting on all of the lessons I have learned this past year. In two short decades, I have learned many valuable lessons that I will use in life from here on out. I would like to share these in hopes that others will find them useful as well.

1. Make friends everywhere you go

You never know who you will meet, and these connections can be valuable to you in the future.

2. Listen to people

A listening ear can make a big difference in someone's day, and often times you will learn something you didn't know before.

3. Don't spread yourself too thin

We are all guilty of this. Especially me, but I have realized that you have to make time to take care of yourself and not commit to too much at once.

4. Don't settle

You deserve the world and you should not settle for someone or something that does not serve you.

5. Do what you love, love what you do

If you hate your job, your major, your extracurricular activity, then why are you doing it? Do what you love, you'll be happier this way.

6. Take your own advice

I bet people come to you with all sorts of problems but you can never seem to fix your own. Start taking your own advice and you will see positive changes in your life.

7. Set goals

Without goals, what are you living for? These don't have to be professional, they can be personal goals, too. Set goals and go after them, give yourself something to look forward to.

8. Keep your friends close

Your friends are the people you can go to for anything. They'll pick you up when you're down and make you laugh until you cry. Appreciate them, and let them know it.

9. Be kind to everyone

You never know what someone else may be going through. Be nice to people you don't know and people that you may have known forever. Sometimes you can be the highlight of someone's day if you are kind to them.

10. Be independent

Learn how to do things for yourself, by yourself. You don't have to be afraid to ask someone for help when you need it, but you shouldn't have things done for you if you can do it yourself.



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