The regret I have most over the last 5 years, spearheaded by age eighteen and nineteen, is how often my arrogance and self-righteousness, caused me to hurt people. I often acted impetuously, hurting people by speaking carelessly or not thinking. I ruined several opportunities by alienating employers who were preferring me a hand up, by acting like a cocksure punk who was smarter than them, often revealing my age and inexperience. I wish I had possessed the wisdom and maturity to recognize those opportunities for what they were, and the sensitivity to see how my words and actions hurt my friends. I wish I had the sense to just shut my mouth.
Posted by karissadupree
at 2:59 AM EDT
