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If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?

We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.

Virginia Vision

I’d tell my younger self: believe in yourself, trust your instincts, and never be afraid to flex your weird. The things that feel different or out of place are actually your superpower! Read more>>

Donald Grimes

If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be: trust the process and give yourself grace. Life won’t always go as planned, but every challenge will shape you into the person you’re meant to become. Be patient with yourself, you’re doing better than you realize. Read more>>

Erin Gibney

If I could say one thing to my younger self it would be to believe in myself even on the hard days. Being as passionate as I am about my career, I have always felt really affected by the highs and the lows of the music industry. Read more>>

Derrick ‘Saint’ Johnson

Please have more faith in yourself and fully believe in what we’re doing. It’s annoying, but everything will eventually begin to make sense. Put some more trust in God, too. Trust in the phases you’re going through, ask for more, and take what’s yours. Read more>>

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