Life is a journey full of lessons, surprises, and truths that shape who we are. After reflecting on my experiences, here are 10 things I’m absolutely certain aboutideas that resonate deeply and guide me every day.
When it comes to expertise, I hold one truth close: the only subject I can claim true authority over is myself. Every detail, every secret, every triumph, and every misstep of my lifeI am the undisputed expert. But don’t expect me to spill all the juicy gossip about myself. Some mysteries are best kept under wraps, even from the most curious minds. Beyond the realm of my own experiences, I’m a student, not a master. The world is vast, filled with endless topicsfrom quantum physics to ancient history, from the stars above to the ecosystems below. On these, I’m still learning, and I suspect I’ll continue to learn until my final breath. The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey, one that humbles me every day. I’ve come to believe that anyone claiming to be an authority on anything beyond their own life should be approached with skepticisma healthy pinch… On what subject(s) are you an authority?
Life has a way of teaching us through trial and error, and I’ve had my fair share of both and I think I am fairly good at learning from them. My greatest strength lies in my ability to analyze myselfmy mistakes, my failures, and the solutions that help me move forward. This skill, honed over five decades, wasn’t born from ease but from necessity, shaped by my instinct for self-preservation. I believe this is a trait many of us share, yet only a few embrace it fully, putting in the effort to learn from past missteps. My life is built on a foundation of mistakes. Each error, whether small or monumental, has strengthened my resolve and clarified my path. As someone without a robust safety net, I’ve learned that falling is inevitable, but staying down is not. When I stumble, my only option is to stand up, dust myself off,… What are you good at?