If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?

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

Keith Matassa

If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be this: take “I can’t” out of your vocabulary for good. The moment you say those words, you limit yourself before you even begin, and life will bring enough challenges without adding self-doubt to the mix. Read more>>

Eder Perdomo Hernandez

I would tell my younger self that you are not behind, you are becoming. Every challenge, doubt, and moment of feeling unseen is quietly shaping your strength and purpose. One day, the things that make you feel different will become the very reasons people look to you for leadership and compassion. Read more>>

Yadira Rodriguez

No matter the set back, know that everything will always work itself out. You have an amazing heart, you deserve to succeed in everything you set your mind to. Anything is achievable. Read more>>

Joshua Spencer

Being weird is a super power, don’t be afraid to lean into it. Read more>>

Lisa Callahan

If I had one piece of advice, it would be this: just do the thing. So many women wait until every duck is perfectly lined up before they take a chance on themselves. The truth? Those ducks rarely, if ever, cooperate. And while we wait for the perfect moment, we risk missing the very experiences that could carry us into our next, most extraordinary chapter. Read more>>

Marco Toppi

I’d say that everything he’s going through will help him become the person I am today. I’m proud of who I am and how I approach life, and if it weren’t for my past, maybe I wouldn’t be able to say this today. Read more>>