Some 13 things that I learned this year

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 1)People are confused. Knowledge and confidence is everything. 

2) Money is very important. 

3) Knowing how to cook is important. Surviving on, no matter what you cook, is more important.

4) Helping people and showing kindness, helps you with a good sleep at night.

5) People will judge you even when you are doing  your best. Stop thinking about them.

6) Living alone and independently takes a lot of bravery and courage. It's not for everyone. Stepping outside the threshold of your comfort zone ,comes at a price and rewards you with wisdom and strength.

7) Environmental changes are real. It's high time we pay attention to it.

8) Life is uncertain. Lets not waste too much time thinking about how and where did we go wrong. Let's face it. Accept it.

9) Stop comparing your first chapter with someone's tenth chapter. You and them did not have the same upbringing. You and them did not have the same resources. Be happy with what you are doing and achieving. Be proud and content with yourself.

10) Wear your failures with dignity. Just like you wear your victories with dignity.


11) If you are wrong,accept it. Be humble.


12) Learn to enjoy your own company and have faith in God.

13) There is no substitute to hard work. 

These are some thirteen things that I learned this year in new ways. Hope to carry forward the learnings in the upcoming year and in years to come. 

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