After walking from Philadelphia to the Pacific Ocean in pursuit of “listening” and asking people what they’d tell their 23-year-old selves, Andrew Forsthoefel concludes that he’d give himself this advice:
1. You know exactly what to do,
2. There’s no need to be afraid, and
3. Keep walking.
Listen to his fascinating podcast on This American Life.
I’m pairing this with Louise Erdrich’s poem “Advice to Myself.”
Pursue the authentic-decide firstwhat is authentic,then go after it with all your heart.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given? What advice would you give to your younger self?
andrea blancas beltran 