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We learn something new every day. And often, it's not textbooks but experience that turns out to be the best teacher. Some of the most important life lessons come when we least expect them. Wrapped up ...

Last night I was hanging out with a small group of friends and the conversation eventually moved to things we have learned the hard way. I found this to be one of those things that started out as ...

Life lessons can often feel hard-won. You choose what you think is best—or even most exciting—in the moment, only to realize later on that it may not have been the wisest decision after all. And ...