“Don’t chase too many things at once. It’s good to have ambition, but you need to know what matters most to you. Time goes quickly, and you’ll regret not spending it on the right things.”
This week, I sat down with someone who has always been both my greatest teacher and my most patient critic: my mom. Instead of another how-to guide or opinion piece, I wanted to share a simple conversation—one that reminded me of the value of lived experience.
Q: What do you think has changed most since you were my age?
A: “Everything feels faster now. Technology, work, even the way people talk to each other. When I was your age, news came from the radio or the newspaper. Today, you get everything instantly on your phone. It’s convenient, but sometimes I think people don’t stop to breathe.”
Q: What’s one piece of advice you’d give me (and people my age)?
A: “Don’t chase too many things at once. It’s good to have ambition, but you need to know what matters most to you. Time goes quickly, and you’ll regret not spending it on the right things.”
Q: What does success mean to you?
A: “For me, success isn’t money or status. It’s whether you can look back and feel proud of how you treated people—your family, your friends, even strangers. If people remember you with kindness, then you lived well.”
As I wrapped up our chat, I realized how different her perspective is from the “hustle culture” messages that bombard us every day. While I often measure my progress in numbers—income, likes, or deadlines—she thinks in terms of people, memories, and legacy.
It was a gentle reminder that wisdom doesn’t always come from books or podcasts. Sometimes, it’s sitting right across the table, in someone who has quietly lived through it all.
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