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What is the most important thing you've learned on your own?

In three sentences, explain something that you've learned without being told by another person -- something you've figured out all by yourself. Here's an example:

"I learned how to paint with water colors by reading a book and searching for YouTube videos. It took me a while, but I figured out some techniques that really work for me. I'm not an expert yet, but I have discovered a real joy in painting."

It can be anything -- a practical skill (like painting) or a knowledge set (like how to use mathematics).

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    Sherrlene Uy

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    Feb 23 2013: I've learned that life is a journey... it can never be copied or planned. It comes and shocks you to death; it may twist your arm til you scream but in the end, it's all up to you if you're going to sob and cry because of the pain or wipe the tears away and move on with your injured self :')

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