28 things I’ve learned - by Ava - bookbear express
Hello! It’s my birthday, and I’m currently 11 hours into a 13 hour flight to Shanghai. I’ll be traveling for the rest of October, so you’ll get the travelogue version of Bookbear Express. Since I don’t know if I’ll ever spend another birthday 30,000 feet in the air, I thought I’d take this opportunity to write a Substack post about some things I’ve learned in my brief time on earth. This post will likely be unaccompanied by a photo because my wifi is not great.
When friends give you feedback, take it. “I wish you were a better listener,” “I wish you asked me more questions,” “I wish you’d kept that secret.” It’ll hurt your pride because you’re thin-skinned, but incorporating their advice will help you in the long run.
Be honest with people in your life when they ask you what you think, but don’t expect that they’ll actually take your advice. When they do, be grateful!
