We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.
Richie Schwab
I would tell my younger self to trust the journey and believe in your own light. That even when things feel uncertain or overwhelming, the passion and creativity inside you are enough to carry you through. I’d remind myself that mistakes aren’t failures—they’re lessons—and that every experience, every setback, is shaping the person you’re meant to become. Read More>>
Monique Russell
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, I would tell her: You always have the right to change your mind. When I was eight years old, I met my father for the first time. That moment opened the door to a long, complicated journey of discovery, of trying to build a bond, of trying to understand myself and my Nigerian family. Read More>>
Louize Fiore
I would tell my younger self: You will make it to your goals—trust yourself. My journey has been anything but linear. From taking care of family during my mother’s battle with breast cancer, to returning to college years later as a double major while working full-time, to raising nephews while interning at a law firm—I faced many curveballs. Read More>>
Rania Stone
I’d tell my younger self: You are the sun, not the moon. You can shine on your own and achieve so much more than you think. Read More>>
