💔10 Lessons I Learnt The Hard Way Before Turning 20

 

If life came with a manual, maybe I wouldn’t have made some of these mistakes. But maybe I needed to learn them the hard way. Here are 10 bitter-sweet lessons life taught me before I even clocked 20.

 

If you're younger, read and learn. If you’re older, you might just relate…

 

📌1. Not everyone who smiles at you wants the best for you.

Some people will clap for you in public and curse you in private. Protect your peace, protect your space.

 

 

📌2. Love without sense will ruin you.

I gave my heart to someone who didn’t even give half. Love isn’t enough. Use your head too.

 

📌3. Money isn’t everything, but lack of it will humble you.

I’ve seen ₦200 look like ₦2 million. Poverty will teach you things school never will. Hustle — legally.

 

📌4. Friendships fade, and that’s okay.

We used to talk every day, now we barely say hi. Life happens. Let them go.

📌5. Your parents are not your enemy  they’re just scared for you.

That shouting? That harsh advice? It’s fear, not hatred. I understand now.

 

📌6. Life no balance. Hustle regardless.

Hard work doesn’t always pay immediately, but laziness guarantees nothing. Just keep going.

 

📌7. Keep your wins lowkey until they mature.

Not everyone is happy for you. Let success speak before you do.

 

📌8. Mental peace > People’s opinion.

Please yourself, not everyone. Don’t lose your mind trying to impress the world.

 

📌9. Forgive, but don’t forget the lesson.

I’ve forgiven many, but I won’t forget what it taught me. Wisdom is memory.

 

📌10. God’s timing is better than your pressure.

You’re not late.You’re not cursed. You're just in your becoming phase. Keep the faith.

This is all I have for you for now , take few of my advice and it will help you in life . Nobody tell me when I was in my 20s, Stay safe and stay tuned for more post . Thank you 

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