What are some skills you wish you learned sooner?

Picking my battles wisely.

Being confident in myself.

Being assertive rather than passive, aggressive, or passive aggressive.

Loving myself rather than looking for and expecting love from others.

Respecting myself rather than looking for and expecting respect from others.

Patience.

Not saying every little thing that comes to mind when angry. In other words, self-restraint. Sometimes it's best to just remain quiet.

Being kind, empathetic and respectful towards others even if I'm not getting it in return; their consistent behavior is a sign of their character flaws, not mine.

Showing more gratitude.

Being disciplined in all aspects of life.