10 Life Lessons They Don’t Teach You in School

These lessons are learned the hard way

Matthew Royse
Change Your Mind Change Your Life

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10 life lessons they don’t teach you in school
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You learn a lot in school. However, there are some things that you don’t. These life lessons are not taught in school. It would help if you learned them the hard way.

School teaches you the fundamentals to be successful in your life, such as math, writing, science, and socializing. However, not everything is taught in school.

“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron, an American author, screenwriter, and director

Here are 10 life lessons that most people don’t learn in school. Knowing these things are crucial to living a successful personal and professional life.

1. Self-Assessment

Acknowledging your strengths and weakness is one of the biggest challenges you will face in your life. We must take a long and hard look in the mirror and find out what we are good at and how our strengths can help us succeed.

You are more effective when you play to your strengths, not your weaknesses. Strengthening your strengths is one of the keys to happiness. Research has found that people who practice their strengths are happier and less depressed. You can undermine your strengths if you focus too much on your…

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Matthew Royse
Change Your Mind Change Your Life

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