Regarding #3 on your list, it's so true. I was thinking about my wife the other day and how amazing it is to be LOVED by someone that deeply. Truly incredible stuff. I should want for absolutely nothing with a wife like the one I have. Great article. Really love your style. I'm subscribing.
How true that people do not expose themselves at first glance. It's been a long and winding road but over time I now hold myself back for a closer look. Or three or four, as suggested here. I was much more a social butterfly in my youth and took people at face value, which worked out well for some time. But now, older, I don't feel the need to jump right in, and have the wisdom to wait and see. With age comes an easier patience. Thanks for this post.
Thanks for that reminder in #2, especially since I typically pride myself in being great at reading a person's vibe. Little to no room for benefit of the doubt, that kind of thing. And so far people haven't proved me wrong - for better or for worse.
There’s a lot of “things I’ve learned by X age” articles out there but I think your four points are actually the most pertinent and to the point. Point three rings especially true for me right now. Great piece.
In reference to 3, growing my gratitude practice is helping be more present but also appreciative of moments, people and just the little things. Regarding number 4, I am working to better understand pain and use it for fuel like you explained, than just soaking in the physical/mental aches. These are some really thought provoking lessons☝🏾
I enjoyed this reflection, Katharina. Hard to choose, but I find nos 1 and 2 particularly very important.
Lots of observations in here that help inform and decode human nature; lots of insights that help us understand ourselves and others. Thank you for this.
Waiting for part II - I know there's more from where this has come from.
I think the main lesson I learnt in my 30s was that (a) I wasn't going to be an outstanding success at anything before I was thirty; (b) it doesn't matter. In retrospect that is obviously true, but at the time, it came as a great relief.
Awesome post!! Love the concept of using pain as a motivation to grow, that's something I'm trying to implement more and more (although at times it proves quite difficult!)
Regarding #3 on your list, it's so true. I was thinking about my wife the other day and how amazing it is to be LOVED by someone that deeply. Truly incredible stuff. I should want for absolutely nothing with a wife like the one I have. Great article. Really love your style. I'm subscribing.
How true that people do not expose themselves at first glance. It's been a long and winding road but over time I now hold myself back for a closer look. Or three or four, as suggested here. I was much more a social butterfly in my youth and took people at face value, which worked out well for some time. But now, older, I don't feel the need to jump right in, and have the wisdom to wait and see. With age comes an easier patience. Thanks for this post.
These are really, REALLY great tips.
Spot on!
Death and Pain are greater motivators to achieve our goals in life than any other thing.
Reading your words feels like my alter-ego has written it. I love it! Thanks for writing ✍️
Thanks for that reminder in #2, especially since I typically pride myself in being great at reading a person's vibe. Little to no room for benefit of the doubt, that kind of thing. And so far people haven't proved me wrong - for better or for worse.
There’s a lot of “things I’ve learned by X age” articles out there but I think your four points are actually the most pertinent and to the point. Point three rings especially true for me right now. Great piece.
In reference to 3, growing my gratitude practice is helping be more present but also appreciative of moments, people and just the little things. Regarding number 4, I am working to better understand pain and use it for fuel like you explained, than just soaking in the physical/mental aches. These are some really thought provoking lessons☝🏾
I feel pumped after reading this! No stagnation here, only evolution :) Loved this read and now #subscribed!
I enjoyed this reflection, Katharina. Hard to choose, but I find nos 1 and 2 particularly very important.
Lots of observations in here that help inform and decode human nature; lots of insights that help us understand ourselves and others. Thank you for this.
Waiting for part II - I know there's more from where this has come from.
I think the main lesson I learnt in my 30s was that (a) I wasn't going to be an outstanding success at anything before I was thirty; (b) it doesn't matter. In retrospect that is obviously true, but at the time, it came as a great relief.
Awesome post!! Love the concept of using pain as a motivation to grow, that's something I'm trying to implement more and more (although at times it proves quite difficult!)
Found your work! This is good. ❤️
Thanks for sharing these valuable lessons, Katharina.