10 Things I wish I Had Learned Earlier.

I found an interesting article the other day, so I decided to type it out to share:  

"10 Things I wish I had Learned Earlier" - By: Tia Singh

Back in 1998, Fresh out of grad school and working in my first ever "real" job as an Account Executive in New Delhi Advertising agency, I knew.

I knew that I was going to quit the corporate world within 5 years.

I lasted 4.

It still took another 5 years of twists and turns for me to start my personal development journey and to bring me where I am today: a place of understanding, expansion, trust, happiness, knowing. I have learned, experienced, struggled, loved, lost and finally come home to me.

While I believe that our experiences are necessary for us to grow and evolve, there are a few gentle reminders that I wish I could have given myself - or should I say, started believing much earlier in life.

1.) You Don't Have to Know All the Answers.
Not being able to make a life decision, pick a career or know what you want to do does not mean that you aren't "living up to your potential" or wasting your life. One day, it will come together. Until then, enjoy the journey.

2.) You Always Have a Choice.
Even when life isn't panning out the way you want, you can choose how to respond. Even when you feel completely helpless, you have a choice! Don't spend your time thinking you have to do what's expected of you or making decisions based on wanting to be liked.

3.) Enjoy the In-Between Spaces.
The time it takes to make your dreams come true. The periods of singledom. The time spent in relationships. Don't be in one situation and wish for it to be something else. That is truly a sad waste of time because one day you will wish you were more present instead of worrying about when things would change.  And believe it or not, those things you'll miss.

4.) Have More Opinions.
And don't be scared to share them.

5.) Comparison is the Deadliest Disease.
A little competition is healthy but know this: there is no race you will not fall behind; there is no one to catch up to - you have all the time in the world.

6.) Quitting is an Option.
The sooner you accept that and stop trying to please everyone, the faster you'll progress.

7.) Failing at Something Does Not Make You a Failure. 
It may be a Cliche but it's something I wish I'd believed when I was younger.  Also, you WILL fail, without Fail! It's fine to dislike it, as long as it doesn't stop you from getting back on the horse.

8.) Don't Make Excuses for Who You Are.
Don't pretend to like music your friends like or change your mind, behavior or tastes to become someone you're not. If you don't want six figure salary, own it.  If you want to make a million dollars, own that too. Whoever you are, whatever you want, is valid!

9.) Travel Will Change You.
Be prepared to expand and grow like you never thought possible. Te earlier, the better.

10.) Trust That Feeling in Your Gut.
Those times you said one thing, but felt something else - INTUITION!  Your inner guidance sstem will never do you wrong, You already know. Trust yourself.