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20 Things I've Learned By The Age Of 20

I was so much younger yesterday.

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20 Things I've Learned By The Age Of 20
Chelsea Whaley

1. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt.

Being the center of attention is not always a good thing. You don't have to announce yourself for people to notice you.

2. It's okay to make a mistake as long as you learn from it.

If you can admit that you messed up, people will respect you more for that than for being perfect.

3. Take all the advice you can get from your parents or your friend's parents.

Chances are they know what they are talking about.

4. If you want something, you must work for it.

Because nothing worth having ever comes easy.

5. Great things never come from comfort zones.

You be may scared to death at first, but what's even scarier is staying in the same place forever.

6. Getting enough sleep and washing your face are very important.

Just do it or you'll learn it the hard way.

7. When you have to choose between staying in or going out with friends, always go out.

The work never ends, but the opportunities to make memories will.

8. Always stay true to yourself.

Be who you were raised to be, don't try to fit in because it's better to stand out.

9. Take criticism constructively, not personally.

Use what others say about you as an opportunity to improve yourself.

10. Learn to deal with difficult people.

You might as well because you will have many encounters with them.

11. Apologizing is a strength, not a weakness.

It says a lot to be able to admit that you were wrong.

12. Always be aware of your surroundings.

The world isn't as safe as it once was.

13. It's okay to ask for help.

Don't let your pride get in the way, everyone needs help every once in a while.

14. Sometimes you have to make the choice to leave behind something you love.

...or you'll never know what you missed.

15. If you have to sneak to do it, lie to cover it up or delete it to avoid it being seen, then you probably shouldn't be doing it.

Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy.

16. Don't forget to have fun!

As stressful as college is, you need a break every once in a while.

17. Respect goes a long way.

The way you carry yourself says a lot about your character, and people will notice that.

18. Think before you react.

You can't take back the words you said, or how you made people feel.

19. You'll find out who your real friends are.

...and you'll learn to appreciate them.

20. Make time for the people you love.

Because time is the greatest thing you can give to someone.

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