Lessons from Life: What I Wish I Had Known Earlier

In the blink of an eye, things or people can be taken from us. I always thought my Mom would be there. I never ever thought she would be gone. You wake up from sleep, and tragedy is on the Devil’s playground, where earth dances in its own play. Starting to think about the loved ones I had, not one of them died from something common in death. Everyone of them I was close to and they all left me with a painful death and none were expected. It was my father who flipped his car into a ditch, drowning in the gas, on August 30, 1971, at the age of 51. My mother, stalked like an animal, was shot once in the back at close range, at the age of 52. My son was given a lethal dose of fentanyl, and he died on March 30, 2021, at the age of 41. My husband, Toney, passed away on May 23, 2024. The doctor let him lay in the ER for 4.5 hours without giving him the necessary sodium. None of my family members had to die the way they did. That’s why earth is the Devil’s playground.

Lessons I Regret Not Learning Earlier

Many things on this list I wish I had learned much earlier in life. But this is life, we grow with time, so it’s ok if something was left out.

I only regret that I spent very little time with my father, and that hurt me so much. I never imagined that he would leave me so soon. But baki sab thik hai. Accept it and move on.

Managing Money

One regret that I and many others share is the lack of lessons on how to manage the money one earns. In the initial phases of our lives, we are often so desperate to get a job, earn money, and perform well in our careers that we tend to overlook the aspect of managing the money we earn. An ironical twist is that everything will be taught to us except the management of our earnings.

This is especially important for the lower and middle classes. I am not sure about the upper classes in this regard. However, teaching the management of money as early as possible to children is crucial.

Additional Life Lessons

Here are a few other life lessons that one could wish they had known earlier:

Keep a good credit score Buy a home Contribute as much as possible to a 401k pre-tax Keep a good communication in your relationship Keepl a healthy sex life Take care of your body Always keep learning to exercise your mind Water your grass three times a week

Managing money wisely is fundamental to achieving financial stability and security. It is essential to start learning these lessons in one’s early years to build a strong financial foundation.

Conclusion

Life is unpredictable, and the loss of loved ones can leave lasting scars. However, armed with the right life lessons, we can navigate the challenges more effectively. By learning early about money management and other important aspects of life, we can ensure a more secure and fulfilling existence.