7 Life-Changing Pieces of Advice I’d Give My Younger Self

At 44, I often think about what I’d say to a younger me. And I also secretly hope I can do that.

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At 44, I often think about what I’d say to a younger me. And I also secretly hope I can do that.

Life teaches you a lot, but some lessons would’ve been handy to know earlier.

If I could share a few words of wisdom with the kid I used to be, here’s what I’d say.

1. Start Building Strong Relationships Early.

People often say it’s not what you know, but who you know—and there’s truth to that. But beyond just career opportunities, the people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your personal growth and happiness.

When you’re young, it’s easy to be friends with whoever’s around. As you get older, you realise the importance of choosing your circle wisely.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Identify people in your life who inspire you or share your values, and spend more time with them.

• Reach out to potential mentors—people whose paths you admire—and build genuine connections.

• Cut ties with those who drain your energy or lead you down paths you don’t want to follo…