5 Painful Truths You Should Not Forget

“Nobody’s born knowing everything. So, not knowing something isn’t your fault. But not learning it when you need to? That’s on you.” — My Grandpa.

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Disclaimer: Some of what you read in this article might sting a little.

But, as Seneca would say, “I’d rather upset you with the truth than please you with a lie.”

And if it stings a bit, it’s because it touched a wound that needs healing.

Once you realize this, you can start to fix it.

Let’s dive in.

1. You Can’t Buy Time

“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” — Benjamin Franklin

A couple of days ago, the former president of Uruguay, Pepe Mujica, passed away.

And Pepe always said:

“Life is the only thing you can’t buy. You can’t walk into a store and say, ‘Sell me five more years of life.’”

He was right. He knew it well, passing at 89, unable to buy even a single extra second.