I feel like writing one of these is a right of passage for every 30-year-old blogger. Jocelyn Alice) Lyrics / Lyric Video brought to … There was this particular professor, who was really mean to everyone, especially to me. Here are some of the best ideas, insights, concepts, and strategies I’ve learned in my life to date. But even though I knew what I wanted since a young age, I struggled a lot the first few semesters in law school. So I made sure I was filled with tasks; working, doing my homework, assisting to conferences and doing online courses. Even though we tend to become ambitious, and we ask ourselves why can’t we have luxuries and all the things we want, remember that there are people wishing they could have at least half of what you have. Books are one of the few things in life that you can buy and be sure that they’re going to have a good impact on your future. So I chronicled those lessons I learned from life … Once you start to enjoy meditation, you’ll see that it actually makes a difference. When we’re young sometimes we feel ashamed to have them around so much, we think they’re annoying, and we’d rather spend more time with our friends than with our own families. But I know there are places in my own country where there are bodies found every single day. I felt like no one around me was supporting me on my dreams, and they were making me doubt myself too. Be ready to adapt and change direction at any moment. There are places like Syria that have been completely destroyed by war. This one has been really hard for me. Grab your free checklist here — The Ultimate Guide to Discovering Your Natural Talents and Strengths. I no longer believe the salesperson in the store when they tell me the outfit I'm trying on looks fabulous if I think it doesn't. He knew how to say no when I wanted to buy something I didn’t really need, but with books he always said yes. THIS PAGE IS DESIGNED TO ENLIGHTEN THE WORLD WITH THINGS I'VE LEARNED . So go out with your friends, have a few drinks (if you legally can and always taking your precautions), dance like no one’s watching and just live. Even to this day he still comes home every once in a while with a new book he wants me and my siblings to read. I can relate to so many of these, I loved this so much and the picture are cool touch, how do you do that. Other things I learned the hard way — by experiencing their lessons. And I say “ignorance” because we’re all humans, we make mistakes and we can’t know it all. From another guy I dated I realized that looks don’t matter that much when they treat you like a second option, and that just because they come from a “good family” doesn’t mean they’re good people. Like one of my favorite characters on TV once said: “destiny is for losers. Everyone gets drilled with certain lessons in life. I started to hang out with friends and family more often. Even if it’s in your own country, in your own state. 16 Things I've Learned From 16 Years of Dealing With Depression In the wake of the tragic news about Robin Williams, it's crucial for those who struggle with depression to cling to hope and life and the knowledge that things … And I’ve been living my life keeping that advice in my mind ever since. El Paso, Texas Mass Shooting: A Survivor’s Story, “There are parts of Mexico that I’d rather go to Syria than Mexico”, My Experience Moving to the USA as a Teenager: Part I, To the person that said to me: Don’t stop writing. But today’s contributor to our 10 Things I’ve Learned series is actually someone I have known for most of my life. I spent almost a week locked in my room, feeling like if I had anything to eat I would throw up, feeling real, physical pain. If they’re historical places, I love them even more. Both of it is good and bad but given how distant all of us are from one another, I thought I good relatable post was in order. They are taking us. That way, when you’re ready to be in a relationship you know what you want in your partner, but more importantly, so you know what you deserve. People tell me I have an old soul. I allowed myself to be feeling sorry for myself for only a week because I knew that I was going back to school, and I wouldn’t let people (especially him) see me humiliated. I’m turning 24 today so I decided to reflect a little on life and tell you a few things I’ve learned throughout the years. Even if they don’t deserve it, even if it still hurts, you have to learn to let go of grudges. I know I’ve said it before, but this is one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned: if you don’t go out there and fight for your dreams, no one else will do it for you. A mexican president once said something like that: “el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz”. I’ve collected some useful information along the way. So if you ever have the chance to learn a different language take it, even if you never become fluent, there is a certain sense of accomplishment that comes to you when you realize you can at least introduce yourself and count to ten in a completely different language. For example, since my area is criminal law, I need to know about forensic science, criminology, penology, etc. My uncle Giuseppe told me this about six years ago, when I was debating whether I should stay in the States without my parents or not.