There is no doubt that advice can change our lives. Sometimes, one can never anticipate the impact that a simple piece of advice can have on our decisions. In my case, there is one piece of advice that a friend gave me many years ago that has proved so useful that I still apply it regularly to this day.
It all started when I was still a student in college. During that time, I was at a stage in my life where I was looking to consolidate my identity and define my personal path. I was overwhelmed by the number of important choices and decisions I had to make, and I was lost in a sea of doubts and anxieties.
One day, as I was lamenting my confusion and uncertainty, a close friend noticed my emotional state and decided to offer me some invaluable advice. He told me, "Don't worry so much about making the right decision, instead, focus on making decisions and learning from them." At that moment, his words made me reflect on the importance of action and learning instead of paralysis caused by the fear of being wrong.
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With this advice I did not feel scolded, and I discovered that I can make mistakes, but also that I can correct my mistakes. This advice was not given in an imposing way, this friend in the same way ended his advice by saying: "This is what I think, now it's up to you to decide".
From that day forward, I began to apply this advice in my daily life. I learned to make quick decisions and not to torment myself with the fear of making mistakes. Instead of chasing perfection, I focused on trying new things and learning from the consequences of my decisions. Even when things didn't go as planned, I found that there was always something valuable to learn from each experience.
Years later, I can say with certainty that this advice has been a constant guide in my life. I have managed to expand my horizons and explore new paths, both personally and professionally. Although I evaluate my options, I have made mistakes and faced obstacles, but thanks to this advice, I have been able to turn every stumble into an opportunity for growth and learning.
I keep in touch with that lifelong friend who gave me the advice. He is someone I deeply admire and respect for his wisdom and his ability to see beyond appearances. Although life has taken us down different paths and our meetings have become less frequent, I always find ways to express my gratitude to him for the impact that advice had on my life.
His advice taught me the importance of making decisions and learning from them instead of being stuck in indecision, I have learned to embrace opportunities, to accept the consequences of my decisions and to continually grow on life's journey.
This is my third participation this week and I will develop the following topic:
Ripple Through Time: Tell us about the time you got an advice from a friend or a stranger that turned out to be really helpful to your life. It was so helpful that it has been helping you out in life years later. What is that advice? And are you still in touch with the person that gave it? Please share with us.
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