Here is a random, and possibly useless selection of knowledge I've acquired in my life so far.
1. If you wear white, you will always spill something on yourself. Or someone will spill on you. It's some kind of law
2. The book is always better than the movie.
3. Spend as much time as you can doing what makes you feel most alive. It's totally possible that it will be uncomfortable in the beginning.
4. Epoxy glue works like magic.
5. You will probably fail at something. It's how you react when that happens that matters.
6. Don't have the equivalent of three shots of coffee the first time you drink coffee. Especially not on a work night. You will be up until 2am, and you'll just need more coffee in the morning to stay awake. The vicious coffee addiction cycle starts right there.
7. Staying awake (or trying to) for 48 straight hours is what I imagine Hell to be like. I do not recommended it.
8. Moderation is key-- in everything. Except Jesus.
9. Every once in a while you should do something completely unexpected.
10. It's okay to admit that you're broken-- and healing. No one is perfect, so why do we all pretend we are?
11. Do/prepare/train for something that you think is too difficult. It'll completely change your framework of "impossible".
12. If you can't pronounce the ingredients in your food, you probably shouldn't eat it.
13. Learn how to grieve well (however that looks like for you). Losses are not limited to just death. Losses look like lost opportunities, dreams, hopes, relationships, or just life changes. It's healthy to take the time to grieve these things, even if that's not what society says. It's also exhausting.
14. You don't need cable TV. Especially not with the internet.
15. The gift of community is priceless. Find one. Invest in one.
16. There is a huge difference between being "Introverted" and "Extroverted". Learn which one you are, and then embrace it. But also take the time to learn about both types and you'll be slower to make judgments.
17. Family is precious. Cherish every single minute. You'll wish you did later.
18. Research before you do something. Learn from other people's mistakes.
19. Mentor and be mentored. This is life changing.
20. Laugh. A lot. Mostly at yourself.
21. People hurt people. But quality people do exist.
22. Some things just plain don't make sense. Sometimes you just have to accept that and let it go.
23. Learning how to tell a good story will always be useful.
24. Don't lose hope.
25. Do things well. Complete jobs and obligations. Your reputation will follow you, and your willingness to follow through and finish well is what will set you apart from the rest.
26. If you own (or even rent) a home, know how things work before they break. It makes fixing them easier and less "crisis" worthy.
27. Busyness is (a lot of the time) an avoidance technique. What are you (purposefully) too busy to deal with?
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