50 Truths I've Learned in 20 Years of Existing.

1. Being an adult can be fun when you are always acting like a child. 
2. Love has nothing to do with looks but everything to do with respect, time, trust, and interest. 
3. Emotions of laughter, tears, joy and anger are all vital. They make us human. 
4. The greatest truths in life are uncovered with simple, steady awareness and child-like curiosity. 
5. Greed will bury even the selfless eventually. 
6. Bad things can and do happen to good people. But it’s okay.
7. Paving your own road is the best way to discover the world. 
8. It doesn’t matter if “it’s been done before”. Do it anyway. 
9. Uncertainty is caused by a lack of knowledge. Take risks. 
10. Everything happens for a reason, even the death of an amazing young person.
11. God heals all wounds with time - regardless of how you feel right now. 
12. Most of the time what you are looking for is right in front of you.
13. Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you’re immortal. Take care of your body and your health. 
14. Chance is a gift, so act on every chance when given the opportunity. 
15. Kindness, forgiveness, a love for humanity, and hard work will take you further than a bachelor’s degree. 
16. Genuine people deserve a second chance, and a third, and a fourth…
17. Marry your best friend, or at least make sure whoever you marry becomes your best friend as well.
18. Take lots of pictures. Someday you’ll be really glad you did. 
19. Money makes life easier but it can cause a lot of problems as well. 
20. Carelessness is the root of failure. And fear of failure is a ticket to mediocrity. If you’re not failing from time to time, you’re not pushing yourself. And if you’re not pushing yourself, you’re only coasting.
21. Your actions now create memories you will reminisce and talk about in your elder years. Go outside.
22. Stepping outside of your comfort zone will put things into perspective from an angle you can’t grasp now. 
23. Motivation tends to come in short bursts. Act while it’s hot. 
24. Purposely ignoring the obvious is like walking backwards toward the enemy. 
25. Taking ownership of failure builds the foundation for success. 
26. First impressions are completely worthless 50% of the time. Get to know each person you encounter as if they’re the last person on earth. 
27. Personal glory only last so long. Where do you place your worth? 
28. The people you party with most likely will never last as friends, they’ll be gone when you stop partying.
29. If you never act upon your impulses, you will never know for sure.
30. True love is there when you least expect it and even when you reject it, it will always be there for you.
31. Confidence. Use it. God’s blessed you with the skills and talents you have for a reason. 
32. It’s better to sing off key than not to sing at all.
33. You can’t avoid offending people from time to time. When you don’t mean it, apologize. When you do mean it, accept the consequences.
34. Prejudice and bigotry is hard-wired into us. You can’t overcome it until you acknowledge it. Thank God for grace.
35. Empathy is the greatest virtue. From it, all virtues flow. Without it, all virtues are an act.
36. Cough syrup doesn’t work. 
37. Empathy is the greatest virtue. From it, all virtues flow. Without it, all virtues are an act.
38. Keeping perspective is the greatest key to happiness. From a distance, even a bumpy road looks smooth.
39.  It may not feel like it, but it’s a blessing when you have people who aren’t afraid to tell you when you’re wrong.
40. Broken hearts do mend.
41.  Don’t waste your breath proclaiming what’s really important to you. How you spend your time says it all. Actions speak louder than words.
42. Art is essential for human survival. Creativity sustains our well-being.
43. Anyone who judges you by the kind of car you drive or shoes you wear isn’t someone worth impressing.
44. Grudges are poison. The only antidote is to let them go.
45. The greatest gift you can offer a person is your time and a listening ear.
46. Almost no one stretches, flosses or gives compliments often enough.
47.  When you mess up, just ’fess up. It’s the fastest way to forgiveness.
48. Be truthful or be quiet. Lies are hard to keep track of.
49. You never stop learning. 
50. Whatever your passion, pursue it as though your days were numbered. Because they are.