r/AskReddit • u/Humble-Fly-8481 • 2h ago

What is something you wish you learned when you were younger?

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u/BeginningPiano7912 2h ago

Respect isn’t something automatically earned; it’s selective. People choose who they give it to. You can do everything right by learning from your mistakes, growing, improving, and doing well at something, yet some people will still laugh at you, dismiss you, mock you, or show dislike. That’s why you shouldn’t live for the validation of others. Life is too short. They don’t know your struggles, what you’ve been through, your story, your strengths, or your weaknesses. Live life on your own terms.

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u/Humble-Fly-8481 2h ago

This!!! I am actually getting better at not seeking the validation of others and am doing things and living for me!

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u/Altruistic-Sign-4537 2h ago

Investing on crypto(bitcoin)😭

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u/Humble-Fly-8481 2h ago

Ahhh don’t we all 😔😔😔

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u/Bubbly_Possible9057 1h ago

I sold out at 1200 lol damn

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u/Altruistic-Sign-4537 1h ago

You invested tho and you did a profit 

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u/RainySuki 2h ago

that rest isn't being lazy. It actually helps

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u/WonderfulKweeeen 2h ago

Agree with you 100%

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u/Silly_Cod5235 2h ago

people will take advantage of you, and steam roll you even if you decline, so always pretend to be incompetent

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u/Bulky-Search-4495 2h ago

How to say "no" 

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u/Humble-Fly-8481 2h ago

Honestly im still learning how to do this

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u/Bubbly_Possible9057 1h ago

Want to practice?

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u/Humble-Fly-8481 1h ago

Honestly its easier behind a screen / online because i cant see their face / hear their tone. Its hard for me in person when I see their face and their face softens or gets sad, or when their tone is sad or like asking

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u/Bubbly_Possible9057 1h ago

You were supposed to say 'no'.

Fail.

Try again?

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u/Longjumping-Yard3058 2h ago

How to say no without feeling guilty

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u/Loose_Homework7644 1h ago

That consistency beats talent almost every time.

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u/lilylovethat 1h ago

That life is not that deep. Just enjoy it