What I Wish I Knew Then

there’s so much comfort and wisdom to be found in this advice compilation from 25 movers and shakers. a few favorites:

“A skill that everyone should have is the ability to change their minds. And we should also remember that no matter how awful or brilliant a particular experience is, it won’t last for ever. Time will pass.”

“Having a community around you is the ultimate source of support. It will help you to achieve whatever you seek. Trust and empower people, and remind them how good they are every day. A good education is primarily about building confidence; the rest hardly matters. In my experience, confidence has a lot to do with whatever is holding you back. You can learn everything else along the way. Education isn’t about setting impossible standards, which can be very demoralising. That doesn’t help anyone in the long run.“

“I wish that I had known earlier that trying and failing are vital steps towards greater knowledge and experience.“

“Uncertainty is an essential part of learning. The key to a good education isn’t a pyramidical structure. Learning should be as horizontal as possible. Stay curious and ask better questions. Don’t be afraid to say ‘no’ a lot of times.”

“Learning is a lifelong conversation. Art, travel, literature, architecture and human encounters all become teachers if we are attentive. I wish that I had known when I was younger that uncertainty isn’t something to fear. It is often where imagination begins and where the most meaningful work takes shape.”