Real Life | Jill Reid

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Advice, Truths, and Insight from Those Who Have Lived Before Us
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Advice, Truths, and Insight from Those Who Have Lived Before Us

16 lessons from the school of life

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Jill Reid
Feb 12, 2022
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The real truths in life are usually discovered after we’ve taken a lot of wrong turns or spent too much time pursuing the transitory and superficial. Regrettably, these revelations typically arrive too late - their cautionary signals appearing only when we’ve compromised our health or family relationships.

Thankfully, we don’t have to personally experience all of life’s hardships and disappointments to gain the perspective and wisdom that comes from living a long life. Instead, our previous generations can be an excellent source of suggestions to help us get the most from our lives, while avoiding the majority of pitfalls along the way.

Here are 16 real-life lessons shared by those who have celebrated their eightieth birthdays — and beyond.

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