I had my lecture last week about work and ethics which I entitled - "Road to Professionalism". And as usual, the last part of my lecture is always the essay. And upon reading all their papers, one student got my attention, maybe because we've got different point of views in life, I mean, so far different. So I responded her with a simple advice which I do hope would change her views and opinion to be a better person.
First, I wrote her that even though you've learned all the things you needed to know in this world, if you don't apply it, then your learning is a failure because the realization of one's knowledge is how you impart it to others.
Second, yes, experiences, life's choices and mistakes are always the best teacher, and yes, we learn a lot from it, but there are so many mistakes this world has to offer and a lifetime is not enough to commit all those mistakes just to learn from it, that is why there is also a cliche that says - "learn from other people's mistakes". Because if you live your life doing all the mistakes this world has to offer, you'll look back when you're older and realize that you are that one big joke no one is laughing at. And it would be so sad to die in this world without touching someone's life in a good way. If you leave a mark to anyone, make sure that mark is not a scar.
Third and last, we all believe in YOLO (you only live once), we all believe in living in a moment and living it to the fullest, yes, I do agree in all that, I also agree that we should enjoy the present... Yes, enjoy the present but not to the extent that it will ruin your future.