25 things I know at 25
People are rooting for your success more than you know.
The person you wish you knew better feels the same way about you.
Feelings - even the big overwhelming ones - always pass.
Life is more fun when you go all out for the occasion.
The patriarchal gaze is overrated.
Great ideas flow through us all the time; it’s our responsibility to take note of them.
You make a unique contribution to the world when you dare to be creative.
Constant vigilance won’t protect you from getting hurt.
Love is a worthwhile risk.
Don’t ask “What are we?”. State what you want, and ask “Are you on board for that too?”.
Peace and passion can coexist.
An ‘us vs. the problem’ approach can get you through just about anything.
The only way to close the gap between your taste and your work is through steady effort.
If mediocre people can make it to the top of their industry, so can you.
Not every place will be your best environment to thrive; don’t stay somewhere you hate longer than you need to.
You can gain insight from an awful experience and still deserve better.
Healing is a spiral, not a straight line. Life brings us back to lessons to heal them even deeper.
It’s okay if the current chapter of your life isn’t figured out yet. The title will come later.
There is enough time for you to make both mistakes and masterpieces.
Something good is always on the way.
Reflecting on past mistakes is a sure sign you’ve grown.
When you live a life you love, you won’t look for ways to escape it.
The only person who can decide who you are is you.
Make what you stand for known.
When faced with a difficult choice, always choose to do the brave thing.
