“I’ve Watched Lives Be Destroyed” — People Over 40 Are Sharing The Things About Aging That Young People Never, Ever Realize Will Affect Them As They Age

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“Don’t try too hard. For years, we’ve been taught that only the best of the best of the best excel, but more often than not, there are factors besides performance at play.”

“As a result, young folks spend all of their mental and physical energy trying to be the best at everything.

Choose goals that make sense for you. I’m not saying don’t try — I’m saying give everything your best shot, but make peace with the fact that you will not be the GOAT at everything you try. You don’t have to finish the most reports in the least time, you don’t have to make your boss chuckle every time you see them, you don’t have to kiss every ass you see, you don’t have to drink the most at happy hour, or spend the most money on your home, or be the biggest super fan of your series in order to be a legitimate person.”

—dandelano