<p>When was the last time you looked back and thought, “If only I knew this earlier”?</p> <p>In this episode, Jay shares the seven life-changing lessons he wishes he’d learned in his teens and twenties—insights that could have reshaped his relationships, career, peace of mind, and sense of purpose. These aren’t just reflections; they’re powerful revelations most of us only discover through struggle, heartbreak, or burnout.</p> <p>Jay dives into what it truly means to speak with intention, to know when it’s time to let go, and to stop outsourcing your self-worth. From learning to stay quiet in a world that rewards noise to realizing that boundaries are an act of self-love—each lesson is a powerful reminder that growth isn’t always about adding more, but about releasing what no longer serves you.</p> <p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p> <p>Why Saying Less Makes Your Words Matter More.</p> <p>Knowing When It’s Time to Walk Away</p> <p>Why You Should Talk To People, Not About Them.</p> <p>What Stress Reveals About a Person’s True Nature.</p> <p>How to Raise Your Standards Without Guilt.</p> <p>Why Some People Miss the Old You (for the Wrong Reasons).</p> <p>How to Stop Absorbing Others' Emotions and Expectations.</p> <p>This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, overlooked, or overwhelmed. Jay reminds you that you don’t get what you deserve — you get what you accept. And that sometimes the most powerful transformation happens when you choose peace over performance, presence over perfection, and truth over approval.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong>here.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose Live </strong><a href="http://jayshetty.me/tour"><strong>Tour</strong></a><strong>! Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there! </strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discussed:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:37 Things I Wish I Knew</p> <p>03:27 Lesson #1: Speak Less, Say More</p> <p>11:57 Lesson #2: Let Go Before It Drags You Down</p> <p>17:34 Lesson #3: Talk to Your Partner, Not About Them</p> <p>21:43 Lesson #4: Understand the Whole Person, Not Just the Parts You Like</p> <p>28:05 Lesson #5: You Get What You Tolerate, Not What You Deserve</p> <p>32:52 Lesson #6: People Cling to the Old You Because It Was Easier to Control</p> <p>36:22 Lesson #7: “Bad at Texting” Often Means You're Not a Priority</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>