Like, a phrase that captures a life lesson that you’ve learned. Something that condenses the experience down into a phrase that you can use as a reminder, or maybe something you’ve shared with other people to help them.
For me, I’ve learned that you never realize that you’re living in happier times until they’re behind you.
What are some of yours?
I don’t think people have to explain it to you right away, patience is definitely required. But this advice is good in an academic setting where some teachers are full of shit and don’t really understand what they are teaching but they’ll pass the blame on you for not understanding.