As 2010 is coming to an end, I think it’s an appropriate time to look back at this year; identify what has been accomplished, what has failed and what has been learned. To prepare for the coming of 2011, I’ve compiled several advices from other people, people of age, so that I can learn from their successes and failures.

These are some of the lessons learned that I found online, in no particular order.

Marc Chernoff recalled some of the lessons he learned in his early 20s:

“The biggest mistake you can make is doing nothing because you’re scared to make a mistake.”

“Complaining is like slapping yourself for slapping yourself. It doesn’t solve the problem, it just hurts you more.”

“There’s a big difference between knowing and doing. Knowledge is basically useless without action.”

Metrodad prepared 25 life lessons for his daughter and I can totally relate:

“When posing for any photos, assume that the only people who will see them are me, your mother, your boss and the dean of admissions.”

“Give charitably, generously and anonymously.”

“It may be a small world but it’s a huge planet. Grab every opportunity to see as much of it as you possibly can. Most people don’t.”

Leo Babauta, one of my favorite bloggers, shared some of his things-i-wish-i-had-known:

“All the stuff you’re doing that seems hard – it will be of use”

“Make time to pursue your passion, no matter how busy you are.”

“All that stuff that’s stressing you out – it won’t matter in 5 years, let alone 15.”