How to not waste your 20 years of life.

Lessons that most people learn too late in life

Life is full of lessons. Some are easy to figure out, while others take time and experience to understand. If you could go back in time and give your 20-year-old self some advice, what would you say?

Below you’ll see lessons that most people learn too late in life. For this article, I’ve read 3 philosophical books on a life topic, interviewed 45 grown people, and listened to 12 podcast shows. Let’s discover these lessons.

Learn how to say no

Let’s be real!
You’re going to meet people who want to take advantage of you, so you need to learn how to defend yourself. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t be afraid to set the limits. It’s better to have too many boundaries than too few. Learn how to stand up for your values. A true value is something that’s based on right and wrong. You need to learn how to stand for your beliefs when others don’t. Learn to say no.

Learn how to prioritize

If you want to avoid becoming so busy that you don’t have time for everything, it’s important to learn to prioritize. Overcommitments are self-defeating because they keep you from having the time to do the things that are important…