The older you get the more experiences you accumulate, which can lead to increased wisdom and a broader perspective. Let’s explore how wisdom and perspective might change at different ages:

Story: A Journey Through the Decades

At 11: Avery sat in her classroom listening to her teacher teach about the American presidents. Her mind wandered to the weekend, when she’d be playing soccer with her friends. Life was simple. Her biggest worries were homework and making sure she didn’t miss her favorite TV show. She trusted the adults in her life to guide her and her world felt safe and predictable.

At 21: Avery stood on her newly arrived and unfamiliar college campus with a mix of excitement and nerves. She was studying computer science, inspired by her childhood fascination with technology and

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