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I started elementary school one and half years later than my peers.

Although I finished all of the required classes in four years in college, I didn’t feel that I was ready for the real world. So, I stayed for one extra semester to take classes I enjoyed. (I paid for all of the expenses myself.) While my college friends were having a good time making money and enjoying their young professionals’ lives, I was still a poor but happy college student. 🙂

I didn’t have a girlfriend in college. After college, many friends started to get married, but I was still single for a long time. I didn’t get married until I finished graduate school and was in my 30’s.

I didn’t start business school until I was almost 30 years old, while the average age for my class was around 27.

I have made good career progress so far, but I haven’t become wealthy like some of my friends did during the internet boom.

In many areas of my life, I have been a little bit "behind" compared to my peers. When I was in my 20’s, I used to feel that I was in a "catch up"mode. I felt a strong urge to "get ahead".

Over the years, through introspection and experience, I’ve learned to understand why I tend to be a little bit "behind". I learn to appreciate the journey I’ve taken.

I’m an INFJ. It takes time for me to figure out how to balance my idealistic goals and pragmatic considerations. Being the only child, I was taught to approach things with caution and care. Over the years, I have to challenge myself to get out of my own comfort zones and take risks.

I keep searching, reading, writing, introspecting, reflecting, questioning, experimenting, and experiencing.

I didn’t rush; I’ve taken my time. I appreciate what I’ve learned from the journey.

Do you feel that you’re falling behind? Life is a journey, not a race. Sometime it takes time to figure things out. Everyone has his/her own pace. Don’t rush. But, keep searching, questioning, experiencing, and challenging yourself.

And keep trying and taking actions; don’t just sit still. 🙂

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