We can all be punished with the terms “would”, “should”, “could have”, but in the end it’s all in vain. We can search our entire lives for what will really make us happy and we will never find them.

The truth is that life doesn’t turn out the way we want or plan. We are all born equal, just in different environments and under different circumstances that can dictate the course of our lives.

Yes, the truth can hurt, but we need it if we really want a happy life.

Here are 8 truths that will help us get there:

1. Hard work is a must!

This is probably the last thing anyone in the world wants to hear. even the biggest workaholics experience exhaustion, but the moment you don’t give up despite everything is the moment you really win.

When you finally reach your goals, all your work and sacrifice will be a thing of the past and you will be able to reap the benefits of what you have sown with a winner’s smile on your face.

2. At the end of the day it’s your fault!

During our life we are surrounded by different people and we find ourselves in different environments under different circumstances. However, at the end of the day, we choose who we want to be.

That said, if you end up with a bad boyfriend, bad boss, or bad friends, then you are the one to blame for all of this. We are always given a choice and we should always choose people who are GOOD for us and accept ourselves as we are.

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3. Saying “no” is also healthy!

In life, you can choose to be yourself and stand firm in your decision or be someone who says yes to everyone just so you don’t offend them. Living saying yes to everything and everyone is tiring and frustrating!

Before you know it, your day will be filled with many things you don’t feel like doing. Stop fretting and filter out your “yes” before it’s too late.

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4. Be careful what you wish for!

Sometimes we see things from a perspective that makes them very attractive. Which makes us tend to pursue them until the end and we often end up disappointed.

That attractive guy(girl) who later turns out to be very different or our dream job that brings along the worst boss in the world. Before you decide to go after something and spend your precious energy, CHECK the facts and learn from other people’s experiences.

5. The world owes you nothing!

Just because you worked hard for something doesn’t mean you’re entitled to it. Things don’t always work out in our favor and that’s okay. The best you can do to live your life.

6. It’s OK to Fail!

Yes, we do everything possible to achieve the success we dream of, but sometimes it just doesn’t work out. We may even hit rock bottom at some point and that’s okay.

Even the greatest success stories in the world have sometimes been multiple failures. If you don’t touch the bottom, you won’t be able to get up.

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7. Nobody is perfect!

I know many of you may disagree with this, but it’s just another hard truth that we need to accept. Nothing is perfect! Not me, not you, not anyone.

If you see someone bragging that they have the perfect man (or woman) in their life, chances are that person is just a front or covering for something.

8. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

A story as old as time! Just do your thing and trust your instinct. You will see, trusting your instincts can give you great results that you never imagined.