We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.
Kelley Irwin
It’s not all up to you, and your worth isn’t wrapped up in what you can accomplish. Be faithful with the tasks given to you, give yourself grace, and find the value in taking a breath. ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Read more>>
Daymond Patterson
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would simply tell myself that all of the hard times, struggles, failures, and things that didn’t go my way would be some of the most pivotal things that built you into who you are today. Read more>>
Diego Tario
I would tell my younger self to focus. life will always find ways to knock you down but you have to keep getting back up build character and go find your opportunities to evolve doing what you’re good at. Read more>>
Faina Teplitskaya
Dear Younger Me, If I could tell you one kind thing, it would be this: don’t wait for permission—give it to yourself. Don’t wait for the world to nod before you move; it might never happen. Be adventurous. Be “bad.” Take the wrong turns, make mistakes, create the art no one asked for. Be brave enough to begin before you’re ready. Read more>>
Boss Kaee
Continue to be you, I promise it worked out in the end. Read more>>
Erica Murphy
I would tell my younger self: you don’t have to have it all figured out—just start where you are and trust your gifts. Every detour, every “not yet,” and every moment of doubt is preparing you for what’s already yours. The dreams that keep tugging at your heart aren’t random—they’re direction. Read more>>
Lyndsey Morgan
TRUST YOURSELF. There are so many opinions and voices in the world these days. It’s easy for your judgment to be clouded and for imposter syndrome to take over. Trust your gut, even when others don’t see the vision. You are capable of so much more that you even know. Read more>>
Jessica Hall
Actually, I would sum this up in a letter to myself. Dear Younger Me, I want you to know how proud I am of every step you’ve taken… through the good, the bad, and the messy in-between. Every moment of joy, triumph, and success has been wonderful, but I’m equally proud of the struggles, the setbacks, and the failures, too. Read more>>
KJ Blattenbauer
I’d tell her, “You don’t have to earn your right to take up space.” All that striving to be perfect, to be liked, to be “ready” before you speak… it’s unnecessary. The magic was never in fitting in; it’s always been in standing out. Every detour, every doubt, every late night wondering if you’re enough will someday become the very proof that you are. Read more>>
Shayna Davis
You’re not too loud! You represent sound, not noise so be loud and proud. Read more>>
