We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.
Niela Magwood-Phoenix
Stop worrying—seriously, it’s not a full-time job (even though I treated it like one). These gray hairs? They didn’t come from age, they came from overthinking everything from career moves to whether I locked the front door. Worry never paid dividends—it just charged interest. These days, I stress for a second, make a plan, and get moving before worry even finds parking. Read more>>
Jasmine Jackson
It’s safe to leave. Whenever you want, You can change your mind as many times as your want. And you do not owe anyone an explanation. Read more>>
Dee (D’Angela) Moore
I’d tell her: The parts of herself she tries to quiet — the fire, the feelings, the hunger for more are the very things that will lead her home. That it’s okay to not be understood right away. That softness is not weakness. And that dreaming out loud isn’t something to be embarrassed about it’s a blueprint. Read more>>
