# What are some of the greatest things you know now that you wished you knew back then?

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**Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-greatest-things-you-know-now-that-you-wished-you-knew-back-then/970041/11 "2022-08-22T10:44:05Z")

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The dividing line between confidence and arrogance. It’s not exactly defined, but I wish I’d been more aware of the times when I’d obviously crossed it.

Also, it would have helped to know that some elements of family/childhood weren’t normal, and life would be easier later. (Note: this is not as dark as it may sound – just stress related stuff).

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