"If you had one piece of advice for the world, what would it be?" Funny, genuine and inspiring answers of quotes, words from the heart, or the first thing that popped into peoples heads. From ages 3 to 70 and everywhere in-between, these answers come from the mouths of people all over the United States. Words of wisdom from the world, to the world.
If you had one piece of advice for the world,what would it be?
"Be present in the moment and be the change you want to see in the world." -Gina, 18
"Don't take yourself too seriously and laugh often." -Christina, 20
"Always try and learn to love yourself before you try and love others." -Julianna, 18
"Don't be stupid." -Zosia, 11
"Always watch your back." -Rebecca, 16
"Live in the moment." - Jess, 20
"Everyone has something to teach you no matter who it is. So listen, take everything in, and be humble." -Tori, 22
"It's OK to make mistakes, it makes you stronger." -Stephanie, 13
" If you want to do something, don't be embarrassed to try something different because you don't want to regret not doing it." -Aly, 18
"Vacation: go often and go far. Live smaller, vacation bigger." -Kym, 44
"Be yourself." -Jim, 21
"Don't cheat your way through life, you cheat yourself." -Lauren, 13
"Treat others as you want to be treated." -Thomas, 20
"Go to Disney world as much as possible." -Ashley, 29
"I was made with the intent to be radiant. I wasn't made with the intent to even feel what a "cannot" can do to my heart. My heart was made to swell and be whole and pure and good." -Maya, 16
"Nothing's better than showing the world the real you. Be yourself." -Sabrina, 21
"Attitude reflects leadership." -Donovan, 45
"Don't take life to seriously, YOLO. I know it sounds funny but literally though." -Courtney, 19
"Play with your toys or my dog will eat them." -Ben, 4
"Never let someone tell you that you can't do something. Keep working hard and prove them wrong." -Jacob, 18
"Get off your phone and live in the moment (note to self)." -Courtney, 20
"You can retake a class, you can't relive the party." -Anonymous
"Don't get caught up in power and money." -Gwen, 12
"Go to college to find your bridesmaids not your husband." -Julia, 20
"Live in the moment. Learn from the past. And don't worry too much about the future or things you can't control." -Pat, 49
"Trouble is a part of your life, and if you don't share it, you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough." -Katie, 19
"Wake up. Survive." -Grace, 13
"Make good choices or karma will bite you in the butt." -Thomas, 20
"Be happy, not sad." -Brooke, 3
"Travel, even though I don't, I want to." -Brittany, 26
"Thicker thighs = more snacks on your lap." -Emma, 20
"Don't be so easily discouraged." -Evan, 40
"An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it's going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming." -Lauren & Courtney, 20
"Be yourself, everyone else is taken." -Judy, 13
"If it is important to you, you'll find a way. If it is not, you'll find an excuse." -Johnny, 19
"Live in the moment, stop worrying about what is to come." -Dawn, 56
"We're all weird, we just show it in different ways." -Dylan, 20
"Make time for family, you can't get back those special moments. Make time for your friends, you don't know how long you'll get to be besties. Make time for yourself, give yourself a break so there will be more of you to give to others." -Cindy, 70
Taking the time to learn from those around you is a key way to grow in life. Whether they are older, younger, or a peer, everyone around you has some sort of influence on your life. No matter if it is a good or bad experience with the person, learn from the moment and turn them into good ones.
What would your advice to the world be?
Listen to yourself. Listen to those around you. Finally one of my favorite quotes, "Live the life you love, love the life you live."
