Life advice I’d give my 20-year-old self: The person you become in pursuit of a goal matters more than achievement of the goal itself. If you build discipline, adaptability, and courage along the way, you win even if the results fall short. Life is a long game. Remember that.

If all this chaos has you feeling down, try to remember: We’re just a bunch of weird looking creatures taking ourselves too seriously while hurtling through empty space at 67,000 miles per hour.

Underrated life skill: Listening without waiting to respond. Most people treat conversation like a competition. If you can truly listen, you'll compress your learning cycles. You'll learn faster, connect more deeply, and adapt more effectively. You stand out without trying.