#020 | 20 Things I Wish I Could Tell My 20-Year-Old Self

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#020: For my 20th episode in 2020, I’m sharing 20 things I wish I could have told my 20 year old self.  These are things I may have heard or learned through various mentors, books, podcasts, videos, and so on since I moved to Korea 8 years ago. Some of them may still be a work in progress, or things that I wish I were better at. 

Please pull up the episode page to see the full list of 20 things I wish I could tell my 20 year old self!

Bonus: Here’s some advice from an old man https://youtu.be/JhckVlgYZJE

If you listen to these things and apply them diligently, by the time you’re my age, you’ll have surpassed me. 
Think about what a dragon you’ll become. 
Think about the glorious adventures, the good times, the personal fulfillment, the pursuit of happiness. 
Think about what an amazing individual you will have become, and have earned. 
There’s nothing holding you back. Nobody needs to give you permission. 
Make a promise to me that you’ll do everything you can to become the best version of yourself.

When things are hard, know that there is an entire legion of magnanimous spirits cheering you on. 
Great generals, kings, presidents, artists, entrepreneurs, mystics, philosophers, workers, former slaves, peasants, cavemen.They’re all so proud of you. For me, I imagine Ralph Waldo Emerson, King Sejong the Great, and my father putting their hands on my shoulders when I’m going through a rough time or when I’m experiencing a moment of triumph. 
They’re telling me that they’re proud of me. 
They’re telling me I’m the finest, most intelligent, wonderful, strongest specimen Korea and America have ever produced. 
They’re telling me they love me. 

Some day, when I’m gone, I’ll be there alongside them telling you the same.

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