Connect
To Top

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.

Zack Neeld

Trust the process. If it was easy, everyone would do it and there’s always resources available to accomplish the task at hand- they’re just difficult to find at times. Read more>>

Lee Brooks

Act like the future version of yourself, the person you want to become. Do not act like how you are and think right now as you know it’s not what you want. Walk taller, speak more, talk to the girl you like with confidence, and stand up for yourself when people put you down. Life is short and its all just a game. Read more>>

Chris Mitchell

“Don’t overthink—everything always works itself out.” That’s the advice I’d give to my younger self. One of my biggest struggles—back then and still occasionally now—has been overthinking. I’d spend so much time stressing and second-guessing that by the time I finally calmed down, I could’ve completed the task multiple times over. I’m confident in my work—whether it’s in my business or my day-to-day job. Read more>>

Tiffany Yvonne Burnett

I know it’s going to get uncomfortable—really uncomfortable—and there will be moments when you feel like there’s no Plan B, no safety net, no alternative path. But here’s what I need you to understand: those uncomfortable situations you’re so afraid of? They’re not your enemy. They’re your greatest teacher. Read more>>

Michelle Hart

If I could say something kind to my younger self, it would be, “You are perfect just the way you are.” Though it may sound cliché, this is a truth I’ve only come to fully embrace in recent years. Growing up, I often tried to fit into the mold of who others wanted me to be, constantly striving to meet the expectations placed on me. Read more>>

 

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More in Highlighter Series

  • What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?

    Our deepest wounds often shape us as much as our greatest joys. The pain we carry—and the ways we learn to...

    Local StoriesJanuary 23, 2026
  • What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?

    Coffee? Workouts? Hitting the snooze button 14 times? Everyone has their morning ritual and we LOVE hearing about them. Some of...

    Local StoriesJanuary 23, 2026
  • Local Highlighter Series

    We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from...

    Local StoriesJanuary 23, 2026
  • Local Highlighter Series

    We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from...

    Local StoriesJanuary 8, 2026
  • Highlighting Local Gems

    Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of...

    Local StoriesDecember 30, 2025
  • Local Highlighter Series

    We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from...

    Local StoriesDecember 22, 2025
  • Highlighting Local Gems

    Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of...

    Local StoriesDecember 17, 2025
  • Local Highlighter Series

    We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from...

    Local StoriesDecember 11, 2025
  • Highlighting Local Gems

    Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of...

    Local StoriesDecember 10, 2025