Wisdom from a Quarter-Life Crisis:

1. People your age will lose babies before birth. You realize what Frodo meant.
2. Teenagers really do make moronic decisions.
3. Grown-ups don’t stop making mistakes, and they don’t necessarily manage them better.
4. A boring life is a choice; adventures are everywhere.
5. The sound of commitment is a hundred little “no’s” that let you say “yes” to what matters most.
6. The best advice isn’t earth-shattering, just rarely implemented.
7. It’s impossible to please everyone. Quit trying.
8. A specific criticism is better than general praise.
9. Many problems can be solved by exercise, diet, and sleep.
10. When you move to a new place, say “yes” to every invitation for the first three weeks.
11. A good conversation is worth a couple extra lattes.
12. Most bad experiences will become great stories.
13. Don’t tell anyone – but Brian Regan isn’t that funny.
14. It is hard to die for an ideal, but far harder to live for one.
15.  You are going to turn into a version of your parents – make it a cooler one.
16.  The combination of Wisdom (Sophia) and Practical Wisdom (Phronesis) is the Master Virtue. [link]
17.   Admitting ignorance earns respect.
18.  Most people are delighted to help if you ask.
19. Being an adult (paying bills, doing taxes, buying insurance) is not as hard they told you.
20. There are no “good old days,” just people being sentimental about their youth.
21. Routinely stepping outside your comfort zone keeps you challenged and growing.
22.  When in doubt, dress one shade more formal than everyone else.
23.  No matter what you do, a little computer programming skill goes a long way.
24.  Don’t be afraid to make course corrections when needed. It’s rare to get things right on the first try.
25. There are still birthdays to look forward to: 30 year-olds can run for Senate, and 35 year-olds can be President. Dream big!