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Six Honest But Brutal Lessons Life Teaches You Anyhow

Life is a dutiful teacher and you either learn or perish

Victor Mong
7 min readMay 8, 2023
Photo by Collins Lesulie on Unsplash

Life is an incredible teacher. Some of its lessons can be brutal. But, it’s the brutal lessons that tend to stick with us the longest and shape us into the people we are today.

Unfortunately, many of us try to avoid these lessons or ignore their importance until it’s too late.

To move forward in life, you must be willing to confront life’s difficult truths and learn from them.

Everyone And Everything in Life is Limited

One of the most brutal but honest lessons that life teaches you is that everything and everyone is limited.

No matter how much we may want something or someone, there is always a limit to what they can provide or achieve. This can be a tough pill to swallow, but it’s essential to avoid disappointment and frustration.

We often put people on pedestals, expecting them to be perfect, but the reality is that everyone has their limitations.

Your favorite actor, athlete, or musician may seem larger than life. They’re human just like you. They have struggles and can only do so much.

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Victor Mong
Victor Mong

Written by Victor Mong

I write about human potential, building a life you want & mastering your mind || info.victormong@gmail.com

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