What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?

CHICAGO, IL (November 11, 2014) — “If only I knew then what I know now.” Who hasn’t groaned that at some point?

Perhaps you now know that you should have not worried so much, or that you should have been prepared to switch careers several times or kept those baseball cards that would have made you wealthy.

In January the Companion will feature 40 Covenanters under 40—highlighting young leaders throughout the ECC who enrich the church and the world around us. We’re excited about this chance to celebrate the gifts and contributions of younger members of the Covenant.

At the same time, they and others might benefit from some words of wisdom, so we’d like to hear from our older, ahem, other readers in response to this question: What is one piece of advice that you would give your younger self? (We’ll compile a selection of your responses to publish in the January/February issue.)

So let us know in 100 words or less by writing in the comment section below or by emailing Cathy Norman Peterson.

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