Teenagers and young adults are the most brilliant minds on
earth. Just ask them. I know I was when I was that age. My parents were clueless when put up against
my brilliance. Yes, I’m being a
smartass. The phrase “learn from my
mistakes” is thrown around a lot between those of us in the older generation
and the younger know it alls. I heard it
put another way that makes even more sense: “Take wisdom rather than relive the
experience.”
Just like a job, experience increases knowledge. I am a big believer in respecting people’s opportunity
to experience their life on their terms, but if I can drop some knowledge on
them and potentially save them a misstep, I will do it. I can provide the knowledge, but it is up to
them whether they listen and act, or go on down the road of making the
mistake.
I still ask my dad and friends for advice on certain
things. I’ve learned the importance of
experience and learning from others experiences. I certainly do not know it all, but I know
more than I did yesterday. Remember;
strive to learn at least one new thing a day.
When you learn it, pass it on.
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