5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE 20
(A brutally honest letter to my younger self)
1. People are not as obsessed with you as you think
When I was younger, I used to overthink everything , what people said, what they didn’t say, how they looked at me, how they didn’t look at me.
I wish I knew earlier that everyone is busy fighting their own demons.
The day you realize “nobody is thinking about me that much” is the day you start living freely.
Move boldly. Wear what you want. Try that opportunity. Start the thing. Life becomes lighter.
2. Consistency beats talent , every time
Before 20, I thought success belonged to the smartest, the most gifted, the chosen ones.
Now I know the real winners are the ones who show up even on days they don’t feel like it.
If you stay consistent for 2 years in anything , fitness, business, content, skills , your life changes.
Not because you’re special, but because most people quit after 3 weeks.
3. Friendships will fade , and that’s normal
I fought so hard to keep certain people in my life.
But some friendships expire quietly.
No drama, no betrayal , just growth.
I wish I knew earlier that losing people doesn’t mean failure.
It’s simply life making room for the right ones.
Your circle will shrink… but it will also become purer.
4. Money grows when you stop showing off
When you’re under 20, you want to impress people , new clothes, latest phones, outings you can’t afford.
I wish I knew the painful truth:
The people you’re trying to impress don’t care, and the people who care don’t need impressing.
- Save more.
- Avoid debt.
- Invest small but early.
Your 25-year-old self will thank you loudly.
5. Healing is your responsibility, not anyone else’s
Nobody is coming to save you.
- Not parents.
- Not friends.
- Not relationships.
- Your peace is built by YOU, through boundaries, self-awareness, discipline, and honesty.
I wish I knew that healing early would have saved me from unnecessary heartbreaks, wrong people, and self-sabotage.
If you’re under 20, save this. If you’re over 20, share it to help someone coming behind you.
What’s one thing YOU wish you knew earlier? Drop it in the comments.
 |
5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE 20 |