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10 Lessons I Learned From Making Many Mistakes In My 20s
Learning from mistakes
It doesn't happen automatically. It requires thinking and reflection. No one likes to fail, lose time and energy. That’s why we need to make an effort to learn from the things that we wish we didn’t do.
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Learning from mistakes
It doesn't happen automatically. It requires thinking and reflection. No one likes to fail, lose time and energy. That’s why we need to make an effort to learn from the things that we wish we didn’t do.
Lessons learned by making mistakes
- You can't know everything. Be humble.
- Never blame others for your unhappiness. Take responsibility.
- Don't waste time on losers. You might become one of them.
- Most of us have a twisted idea about love.
- You actually don't have a lot of time.
- Learning never stops.
- Sometimes you need to distance yourself from others and be alone.
- Small decisions lead to big outcomes.
How well you’re spending your time
Ask yourself:
- How much time am I wasting on things that give me zero fulfillment?
- Do I like my job?
- Do I like the people in my life?
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Never Blame People For Your Unhappiness
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When you grow up, you are responsible for you. So never look at others when you’re unhappy. Instead, accept your unhappiness, and then do something about it.
Stop Wasting Time On Losers
There’s a big chance the people in your environment don’t strive for the same things as you. Many people live a timid life. People who don’t want anything from life and who spend their time watching tv.
Don’t give your time to those people. You might become one of them.
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Confirmation Bias
If you already have an opinion about something before you've even tried to figure it out, chances are you'll over-value information that confirms that opinion.
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Attribution Bias
The “fundamental attribution error,” is when we excuse our own mistakes but blame other people for theirs.
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Think big, act small
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You’ve got nothing to lose. Just make sure you act small. Put in the work and stay practical.
Problems are unanswered questions
Every time you experience stress over a problem, you’re basically sabotaging your life.
A problem is nothing but an unanswered question. So stay calm. And figure out the answer.
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