Week 96 - 21 lessons from 21

Following the tradition of the past two years, I’ve compiled another list of lessons I’ve learned while living and writing this publication in the last 365 days. The last year has been full of ups and downs, but as I step into the next one, I hope I can offer you at least one new way to think about things.

1. “Sie kochen auch nur mit Wasser," or "they also only cook with water” — at the end of the day, everyone is human.

2. Delusion is a superpower

3. The input that got you from A to B isn’t the same input that’ll get you from B to C

4. There are some lessons in life you’ll have to learn for yourself

5. The value is a commitment is determined by its difficulty

6. There’s never a good or bad time to do anything

7. Destiny only makes sense in the rearview mirror

8. You probably already know the answer to your problem but just aren’t listening to yourself

9. Figure out the period of life you’re in and act accordingly

10. The business of life is the acquisition of memories

11. Live your life for yourself

12. You’re allowed to feel whatever you feel in response to something but it’s how you react that’s indicative of what happens next

13. Maturing happens in the background

14. Trust can bring out the best in people

15. The true measure of any connection is what it brings you in the moment

16. Knowing when to let go is just as important as knowing when to hold on

17. If saying goodbye is one of the hardest things you’ve had to do, it means you’ve had something truly meaningful in your life

18. You can do everything right and still get the short end of the stick

19. Be less impressed and more involved

20. No one deserves anything

21. Death is a privilege

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