The old saying goes, “Mistakes make you stronger.” However, a fact that we often overlook about that quote is whose mistakes are those? I mean, should it be your own mistakes? Or could it be others’ mistakes?
The response is both. You can learn from your own mistakes. If you do something wrong, get up, and learn from it. Now, you can also learn from other people’s mistakes, as we’ll see in this old Reddit thread. There, the community shared the mistakes they’ve made in life and the lessons that came with them, and now they’re kind to share them with us so that we can take them as our guides as well!
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#1
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It’s always better to do your work immediately rather than putting it off for later.
#2
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That there IS hope for you to fix your mental health problems. I left things for 10 years not knowing there was decent help to be had. Although to be fair, things have progressed a lot since then
#3
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Never put your education/ job / plans etc on hold for a boyfriend / girlfriend especially while in college, especially when you’re 19.
#4
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Just because you’re blood related to someone, doesn’t mean that you owe them anything. Toxic people are toxic people and you are not required to give them a single ounce of your attention if they are hurting you.
#5
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1) Soul mates aren’t a thing. 2) Learn to fight in a relationship without raising your voice and keep a check on your emotions, it’s you and your SO against the problem not you against them.
#6
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We all make mistakes, dont dwell on it
#7
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Be patient and wait. It’s better to be alone than with someone that doesn’t respect you.
No matter how much or good your are to someone, some of them will screw you over.
Always look after yourself first.
Start early with physical hobby and keep fit, you have one body and there is no replay.
If you love someone but they don’t love you.. move on. It will hurt like hell but in the long run, you’ll be happier.
Giving money doesn’t equate to affection, the gratitude will be short lived and you’ll only be an ATM to them in the near future.
#8
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People aren’t thinking about you even a fraction of the amount you think they’re thinking about you.
You’re noise in a lifetime of experiences and a busy mind. This is a good thing. It means you can just get what you need from people and not over think it, safe in the knowledge that they’ll forget you almost immediately.
#9
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People will tell you a lot of things, but their actions are what is important. Someone will tell you that they will always be there for you, but that is not guaranteed. They will say they want you to be happy, but then do things that hurt you. Sometimes without knowing, sometimes on purpose, sometimes because they are a coward.
#10
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Happiness is enjoying the things you have, not the things to come.
#11
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You can lose a finger wearing a ring.
#12
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Budget save and invest
Boring af but makes a huge difference
#13
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That a death in the family brings out the worst in people.
#14
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Listen to your gut instinct. If something feels off about a person or situation, there’s a reason. Believe it the first time and walk away
#15
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Sometimes you can do everything right and still fail.
#16
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If you made mistakes, always confront them and the consequences right away. Waiting doesn’t make it better, it makes it worse.
#17
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That you can’t please everyone so you shouldn’t worry about trying to
#18
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That saying NO can save you a lot of trouble down the line.
#19
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I think, oddly, the lesson I learned is that there is no such thing as ‘too late in life’ – at 26, I was homeless, out of rehab, and broke. Things have changed dramatically for the better.
#20
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Looking back so far, here’s my list of gotta dos:
1. Get a skill. College, intern, trade school, self taught – doesn’t matter. Get a skill.
2. Minimize your debt. Do anything to stave off picking up loans, racking up credit cards. Even with a skill, if half your money goes to paying debt, you’re gonna have a bad time.
3. Don’t chase others (relationships). Be the best you possible. Read. Work out. Think. Be happy by yourself. People like people who have a story to tell. Don’t live through others.
