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1、Unit 2 Growing painsThere are so many things I wish I had known while growing up. No one ever tells you the hard truths of life. Maybe its because they cant stomach it, or maybe its because they think its just something you have to experience first-hand to understand. Here are ten things nobody told
2、 you while growing up that wouldve been nice to know beforehand:1. Youre Going to Spend a Lot of Time Figuring Stuff OutUnless youre one of the lucky few who already knows what their passion is and what you really enjoy, you will be spending a lot of time trying new things and figuring out what your
3、e good at and what you like. Dont be afraid to try new things and fail at them; failing builds character. You have a lot of growing up to do in your 20s, a lot of self-examination and exploration. Use this time wisely to get to know yourself as best as you can not that you wont change as you continu
4、e to get older, but its definitely a time of discovery, getting to know oneself and what you want in this world and what you have to contribute to the world.2. Dont Expect Smooth SeasThere will be many challenges, obstacles and curve balls swung your way. Just try to take life as it comes. Dont figh
5、t against the current because youll just wear yourself out. If theres a door that is standing wide open for you and another that youre trying to get through by knocking it down, sometimes its best to take the door thats already open for you. In other words, dont try to be someone/something youre not
6、. 3. Learn about Personal Finance NowLearn how to budget and manage your money, how to open a checking/savings account, and how to use credit wisely and live within your means. Your future self will thank you for it. Buy quality items you can keep around for a long time to come, not cheap ones that
7、youll have to buy again in a year. Invest in yourself, your education, your personal improvement, your health and your relationships to others.4. Assume Change Will ComeLife is about change; dont fight it and just go with it. Learn from your mistakes and grow. Let go of things you cant change. Somet
8、imes change will be so painful you will want to rip your heart out, but youll be okay if you just hang on and know that no matter what happens, you will be alright. Win, lose or draw, life will go on and youll get another chance to start your life over if things havent gone according to plan. 5. Kee
9、p Your Plans LooseSpeaking of plans, keep them loose and flexible. Its good to have an idea of things you want to accomplish and where you want to be a couple years down the road, but honestly no one knows whats going to happen tomorrow, let alone 5 years from now. Its fine to make some plans but be
10、 flexible and willing to change them. Remember that people change and things happen that will push you in one direction or another. Dont waste time beating yourself up because your plans didnt go the way you wanted. Dont worry about things you cant change; focus on making new plans/goals and where y
11、ou will go from here. 6. Time Is a Limited ResourceNothing lasts forever. Enjoy every moment that you have. Enjoy life and practice being present in the moment because it goes by extremely fast. There will be both good and bad times. The bad thing about up is theres always a down. Its important to r
12、eally enjoy and savor the good moments in life because youll need those memories to reflect back on when the bad times come. The first 10 years after high school go by at a breakneck speed and before you know it youre 28 and wondering how the time has escaped you.7. Life is HardWhen youre a teenager
13、, youre just at the beginning of your lifes lessons. Life is the toughest teacher you will ever have. Life is a cruel teacher. She gives the test first, then the lesson.Life will throw everything that it can at you; it will try to break you and choke you until you cant breathe, but you cant let it.8
14、. Youre Only Young OnceEnjoy being young while you are still young! Enjoy being young as much as possible. Enjoy the metabolism and the fun times. Cross stuff off your bucket list while youre young because no one knows how much time you truly have. Dont wait until youre old and cant or may not be ab
15、le to do the things you really want to experience. Seriously, you may be broke while youre young, but that doesnt matter. Youve got time to make money and settle down. Travel, explore and do what your heart desires now. You can still get married, have children and a household and career starting in
16、your 20s if you want, but you should try to balance your life with equal amounts of responsibility and fun. The last thing you want to do is look back on missed chances.9. Make Your Health a Priority, Not an OptionOnce you get into your late 20s and early 30s your body is going to start losing metabolism and energy. Youre going to start going to bed earlier. Start
