We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.
Aj Byrd
Don’t shrink yourself down to fit into spaces that can’t hold your light. That means not dulling your personality, talents, skills, and dreams to make others comfortable because the right people will appreciate you — all of you. Trust the process and know The Most High got you. You’re doing such a great job, ma. Read more>>
Priya Tahim
There was this trend on social media that was about meeting your younger self for coffee. It really got me thinking about what i’d say to my younger self & one thing that stood out to me is that everyone’s timeline is different. Read more>>
Reggie White
Believe in yourself, not fake cockiness, but really believe that you are worthy of success if you put the work in. God has always shown you favor and surrounded you with people who. love you and want to support you, so knowing that at a younger age could’ve pushed me into doing something positive a lot sooner. Read more>>
Anna Dolmany
Dear younger self, Go for it. No, really—GO FOR IT. If you want to dance with strangers in the middle of the street, do it. If you want to try something new, even if people might laugh, do it anyway. Joy doesn’t need permission. Here’s the truth: the opinions of others will always be there, but they don’t define you. Read more>>
La La Musiq
One thing I would say to my younger self is to never give up. To focus on your dreams and be confident knowing that The Most High God has a plan for you and it will be more than you could have ever imagined. Read more>>
Harrison Hale
‘Quit wishing to be normal’. For years, the thought lingered ‘I wish I was normal’ Going all the way back to when I was a young boy, though I was diagnosed with Asperger’s when I was 7, I knew that I was different. Read more>>
Roxanna Contreras Balderas
If I could talk to my younger self, I’d tell her that it’s okay if things don’t go as planned. To not beat yourself up about it. That everything works out for the best. If one door closes, another door will open. It will be open up opportunities you never expected. Another thing, it’s okay to be alone. Read more>>
North Dallas
I would tell her that she doesn’t have to have it all figured out to be on the right path. There’s so much pressure to have a clear plan or to always know the next step, but the truth is, growth happens in the in-between. It’s okay to take your time, to try things and change your mind, and to learn as you go. Read more>>
Dr Brandy Jones
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be a message of reassurance and encouragement. The world can often seem daunting, especially when we’re young and navigating the complexities of life for the first time. However, it’s essential to remember that you possess an incredible reservoir of strength, resilience, and potential within you. Read more>>
