10 Things to Learn in Life ASAP

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1. People come and go
We all grow and with some people we grow together and with other people we grow apart. With some people you used to be very close, while you notice that you hardly speak to each other anymore. That's life, accept it and move on. That's how you make room for people who fit you now.

2. For every lesson you must set a price
The older you get the wiser you become, but this does not happen overnight. It happens with trial and error. Your heart gets broken, you feel terrible and are sad. But eventually you have to go on, you have to get up again. And when you look back after a while you see that you have become a little wiser and learned something new. So learn your lessons and keep going.

3. Keep the people who truly care close to your heart
There are not many people who genuinely care about you. Often, someone expects something in return after they have done something for you. But the people who stick by you during difficult times, who are there for you without expecting anything in return: these are the people who truly care about you. So cherish these people and give them your energy and time.

4. Relationships are work-in-progress
Don’t neglect your relationships because you think someone will always be there. Because they won’t. If you cherish a relationship, you need to show it. Give 100% in a friendship and do your best.

5. You can't please everyone.
Never. So do the things you like. Say the things you want to say. The people who matter like you just the way you are. You don't want the people in your life who want to change you or have an opinion about you. So don't change yourself to please others, you can never please everyone.

6. No one owes you anything
You are responsible for yourself. You are responsible for your life. Do you want something? Go for it and work hard. Never expect anyone to do anything for you. If they do? Then it is a privilege, not a right.

7. Your pride really isn't that important
Put your pride aside and apologize when necessary. Friends and relationships are worth much more than your pride.

8. Life is not fair
Life is not fair and it never will be. Accept it, learn to live with it and keep doing your best.

9. Follow your own path
Stick to your own values. Do you believe in second chances? Give them a chance? Do you want to eat vegan? Do it. Don't change who you are so that other people can accept you more easily.

10. Be Grateful for the Things You Have
You’ll never get everything you want in life, but that’s part of life. Be content with what you have and you’ll be happy. Strive to be the best version of yourself, not someone else’s.