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Take a moment to think about how you have evolved over the past decade. The changes you find might be profound. You certainly have learned a lot and gained more life experience, however, the other aspect to keep in mind is what this article refers to as the “end of history illusion”. This is when you believe your current self has it all figured out, and that you have reached who you will be for the rest of your life.

Evolution is inevitable: Imagine yourself a decade from now. Surely, your tastes, values and priorities will change, just as they did a decade ago. You as a person will continue to change, and the author here notes several things he has learned about himself now, which differ from who he was in the past. Some of those include:

📌Learning to embrace the chaos – In this instance, that includes three young children, but it could also mean grandchildren, juggling numerous hobbies, passions or your career

📌Learning to embrace the mundane – Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter the most

📌Learning to develop skills later in life – It’s never too late to hone a skill you have or want to pursue

📌Learning your expectations about life are constantly changing – Some things you once cared about might fall by the wayside, while others will come to the forefront

Plan with change in mind: Exercise caution when making irrevocable decisions today based on your current values and priorities. You will not be the same person ten years from now, let alone 20 or 30 years from now. Furthermore, enjoy today, because you may not get tomorrow.