We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.

Joshua

I would tell myself that the possibilities are endless. I would tell him to choose love over anything and that you are beautiful for all the things that you will be bullied for one day, will be celebrated once you get through the rough of it. Being different is a good thing, it allows you to stand out and make an impact on others. Read More>>

Tessa Markle

Never ever change for anyone. Don’t let people make you feel like you need to be ‘less’. Don’t try to fit in. Allow yourself to shine. People will always judge and have their own opinions. Let them. Do you and be you and I promise it will pay off. Read More>>

Erika Degraff

Wow, now this is a beautiful question. One kind thing that I would say to my younger self, would be: You are ENOUGH, What you think are flaws, are what makes you unique. You are PERFECT just how you were created to be. Keep your chin up and keep moving forward! Read More>>

Kaori Suzuki

I would say be persistent and never stop from making any effort, no matter how small or large. Work consistently, step by step. Any mountain must be climbed by walking at a steady pace, and there is no way around taking every step, every day. Read More>>

Omar Vargas

If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be to trust and love yourself whole heartedly. Now as an adult have experienced a bit of life, I realize that one has the power to accomplish anything you want as long as you trust and love yourself. It’s critical to have that. Read More>>

Kateri Wozny

I would tell myself that it is all going to work out and play ion your favor somehow. Don’t give up, push through and have resilience. There is going to be struggles along the way but there is always something better that comes along. Read More>>

Tina Choi

Oh wow. I love this question. If I had the opportunity to see my younger self, I would give her the biggest and longest hug of her life and whisper in her ear, ‘I love you so much and I am so proud of who you are right now and who you will become.  Read More>>

Matt Hausmann

To take writing more seriously and like a job instead of a hobby. I’ve been writing screenplays for over twenty years now, but didn’t treat it as a job until maybe 6 years ago. My writing has skyrocketed since. I wish I had known about structure and character years ago, instead of going back over old screenplays and trying to make them work today. Read More>>