#Trust30 online initiative - a 30-day writing challenge - Part 8 - Five Years

Five Years by Corbett Barr

There will be an agreement in whatever variety of actions, so they be each honest and natural in their hour. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

What would you say to the person you were five years ago? What will you say to the person you’ll be in five years?

(Author: Corbett Barr)

Five Years by Andrew Cairns

This is all getting a bit new-agey and hypothetical; I could write better prompts than this. The so called 'inspiring thought leaders' are having trouble moving away from clichés; this question is a bit like the classic interview question - what do you see yourself doing in 5 or 10 years time?


Still, to attempt to answer the questions such as they are... 


What would you say to the person you were five years ago? I would say continue on your path of questioning and being curious; give up bad habits when you're ready (immediately or gradually); don't get too worked up over small disappointments and injustices since in the long-term they will seem insignificant, but stand up for your rights nevertheless (in as dignified and diplomatic manner as possible); maintain valuable friendships.


What will you say to the person you’ll be in five years? You're getting old, mate !! :) Either well done on your progress on various projects, or get the finger out - you should be doing better !! (Depending on how things have gone).