What advice would you give to your teenage self?
As a teenager, I was incredibly ambitious. I always believed I was meant to do something extraordinary with my life. I eagerly took on difficult tasks and challenged myself to acquire diverse skills. There was nothing wrong with that — in fact, I’m proud that I consistently chose the road less traveled.
Over time, however, I realized something important: being consistent with a simple task is far more powerful than taking on something difficult and leaving it unfinished. I have always excelled at learning exciting skills. As a student of science, I pursued mechanical engineering, completed my master’s degree, and even began a PhD before deciding to leave it midway. Along the way, I explored many creative and professional paths — sketching beautiful artworks, working as a writer and content creator, practicing astrology, and serving as an account manager at a marketing firm.
It wouldn’t be wrong to describe myself as a “jack of all trades, master of none.” And yet, despite all these experiences, I couldn’t achieve what I truly longed for — to become the best at something, to be a true expert.
Now, I am choosing a different approach. Instead of chasing new skills, I am focusing on refining the ones I already possess. I am learning the value of consistency, depth, and patience. I am striving to become a better version of myself — not by doing more, but by doing what I choose with greater commitment and alignment.
Now that I am a mother, I would want to set a better example for my child. I would want him to see me in a better light!
If I could speak to my teenage self, I would gently guide her toward a path that isn’t necessarily the most difficult, but the one most aligned with where she could truly excel.
