I Wish I Knew

I recently read something from someone who was asking people what they wish they could tell the younger version of themselves. I love the question because it helps me clarify what really matters moving forward. 

When I was nineteen, or twenty-nine, I wish I knew how to openly embrace my own imperfections and weaknesses with grief and grace. 

I wish I knew how to identify feelings like fear, shame and resentment. 

I wish I knew that there were “other” leaders who embody a way-of-being that is tender, open-hearted, emotionally honest, humble, playful, present and just a lot less productive and performative. 

I wish I knew that intimacy, deep connection and meaning are the main things – not speed bumps on the road to achievement.