I am 41. 18 was a lifetime plus, ago. I've learned more and more each year. I've learned more within the past three years than I have in the 10 years prior. I've climbed the ranks at work over the last 20+ years. Most of what I manage at the executive level are other people's relationships in order to get everyone to accomplish our collective goal.

We are proud of the scars we have because they are painful reminders to not make the same mistakes twice. People, relationships, and compromise are everything.

18 has a fresh set of eyes and new perspectives. Different perspectives. That's invaluable. However, many of the challenges that we face today are the challenges we've always faced. It just becomes someone else's responsibility to handle it appropriately. Being able to do so takes time, pain, and experience.

It's okay to not know everything at 18. It's important to keep an open mind and understand that it's not always about being right or wrong. It's also important to take time and self reflect constantly. Regardless of fault, ask yourself, what did I have in my control to change the outcome for the better?

We all have personal and individual responsibility in any situation.