Olivia Angelescu, Author at Tiny Buddha

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Olivia’s mission is to help more people start and build a freedom business they love. She provides FREE business and personal development training for entrepreneurs at passioncreativitybusiness.com. She has prepared a worksheet you can use to build your own list of meaningful things you want to teach your kids. Download it here: passioncreativitybusiness.com/?p=311

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10 Things Everyone Should Learn as a Kid

By Olivia Angelescu

“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other wings.” ~Johann Wolfang von Goethe

In 2010 two major life events marked my life forever: my father lost his battle with melanoma and I become a mother.

Both events came unexpectedly. My father was only fifty-six years old and had never been sick for one day of his entire life. Also, I had other plans at the time, focusing heavily on my career, so I did not want to have a baby just yet.

But life is what actually happens …

Living for Yourself So You Won’t Die Full of Regrets

By Olivia Angelescu

“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.” ~Unknown

A mother was walking down the street with her two little sons. A man stopped to admire them and he asked, “You must be so proud of them! How old are they?” The mother answered, “Who? The doctor or the lawyer?”

A few days ago I heard this joke and, despite its purpose, it just made me feel sad. I was one of those children who, when turned into adults, never explored their passions and never went for their dreams.

I loved writing. I …