Tag: Younger

Letter To My Younger Self

You think you’re broken now, And that the world will never know. Trust me, the world will break you more, But you will come out strong. You will look for happiness in the wrong places, Desire a lot to fill up the empty spaces. You will dream big and then get crushed, Face harsh realit...

25 things I’d tell my younger, anxious self to feel ready to take on the world

What I learned over 38 years I wish I was told when I was younger. Personality is temporary and made up. You can be who you want to be. No one has the power to lower your self-esteem because self-esteem is an illusion. Rejection is a sign you are growing and living. It’s not a big de...

An Ancient Roman Ghost Story As Told By Pliny The Younger

Pliny the Younger was a prominent scholar, author, and lawyer in ancient Rome. His career spanned thirty years, from 81 CE until 110 CE. Pliny was an astute writer and penned hundreds of letters that carry invaluable historical insights. Combing through these letters, you can find everything from hi...

Getting from “Someday” to “Today” — Encouraging Younger Employees to Save for Retirement

Long-term goal setting is tough for anyone but that’s especially true for the youngest employees in our organizations. Reports vary on average savings rates for young employees — from 7% to 14% depending on your source — but the bigger picture is clear: by and large, Americans aren...

Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger

When I first heard this idea I fell in love with it. It helps me to orient myself to being helpful. Ayesha Siddiqi, an author and activist, is fervently committed to giving people who cannot speak for themselves a voice. Her most famous quote emphasizes the significance of giving our youths a voi...

Advice to my younger self and you after 20 years in programming

I have missed a lot more, and it took too long. I think I could have speedrun this career to get most of those attributes of success in 5 years if I applied early the attitude, the principles, and the priorities that I’ve learned. If you are starting your career, this text can save 15 years of...

A Letter to My Younger Asian American Self

You won’t be aware of this for nearly another two decades, but May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month. I can picture you now as I tell you this, 17 years old with brows furrowed, sprawled out on that perpetually disheveled bed surrounded by posters of smoldering pop star gazes, wondering...

The Younger Dryas: A Time Capsule from Earth’s History

If you’re a newcomer to discussions about Earth’s climatic history, the term “Younger Dryas” might seem like scientific jargon. But don’t be intimidated! Let’s dive into this fascinating period and unpack its importance. The Younger Dryas is a term used to desc...

This One Simple Trick Can Make You Look 10 Years Younger Overnight!

Ever stumbled upon a photograph of yourself from a decade ago and wished you could turn back the clock? Well, I’ve been there, poring over old snapshots, marveling at the youthful glow that seemed effortless back then. It set me on a quest, not for a fountain of youth, but for something real, ...