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22 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

Here's 22 things I've learned

David Bell
Jan 31, 2018
Edmond, Oklahoma
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22 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
David Bell

I turn 22 today so here are 22 more things I wish I could tell my younger self.

1. When you write a ridiculous essay about why we as a nation should cut off the states east of New York, just own it.

2. Your life is gonna seem random and insane but it makes for really good stories.

3. You're gonna lose more people in life than you want to. Embrace it and remember that God is with you.

4. You're gonna be in a season of waiting eventually. Make sure it's active waiting and not passive.

5. You'll eventually pass Comp. 1 even if it doesn't seem like it.

6. You're not gonna graduate on time. It's going to be a big insecurity of yours but there's nothing wrong with it. Graduating is graduating regardless of when it happens.

7. Don't put a timetable on your success. God's timing is gonna seem late but it's perfect.

8. Become your own hero.

9. You're gonna feel like you're different from everyone else. Everyone else is going through things that you are as well. Reach out to others.

10. Sometimes life will hit you until you're down and keep kicking. Get mentally strong.

11. You're never too cool to not make a fool of yourself for the laughter of others.

12. You're gonna go bald. It rocks.

13. Either you kill your pride or God will kill it for you. Choose the first one.

14. Feed your soul at all costs even at the expense of starving your flesh. Jesus over everything.

15. Don't forget to thank people for what might seem like the smallest things. Gratitude goes a long way.

16. God doesn't owe you anything. Don't feel entitled to His mercy or grace.

17. Take care of yourself physically so that you can keep doing your best.

18. Life isn't a competition. Just worry about being better than you were yesterday.

19. The greatest compliment you could ever receive is being called a servant of the Lord.

20. Life is fun. Enjoy it!

21. Work harder than you did yesterday.

22. Love God first but love people second. It's worth it.

I've been blessed. Nowhere near where I want to be but thank God I'm not who I once was. Much love and God bless.

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