“I’m 34. Here’s 34 things I wish I knew at 21”
22nd January 2026
- People communicate most honestly through jokes. Pay attention to them.
- If you can’t refuse something, it owns you.
- Fear of being cringe will stop you living fully. Get over it.
- Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.
- Expect no applause for telling the truth. Sometimes doing the right thing costs you – friendships, comfort, peace. But always pay the price without question.
- Whatever scenario you’re in, just act like you belong.
- The lazy person works twice as hard.
- Curiosity is a superpower.
- Honesty without kindness is brutality. Default to kindness. Though know when to be firm.
- Life never meets your youthful expectations. As an adult, you need to learn to find joy nonetheless.
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