Lately, I have come across several decision points where I knew what to do beforehand because of what I have learned along my journey. The answer was counter to my immediate human emotional urge, but I knew that long term it was the right thing to do – so I calmed down and did the right thing for the long term.
A younger less experienced, less wise me would either have made the wrong decision or languished over an internal struggle – and even felt like a victim or angry.
Learning lessons from your past or better yet from someone else before the next time you need that wisdom, and applying it when those situations arise will save you time and mental strife.
If you become an improved thinker in this way, as you get older you get better – and better.