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2月25日 letter to the future Dear Andrew (39 years old), ? Hello, how are you. This is yourself - 10 years ago, when you were 29. I wanted to write you a note to remind you of three little things that were in your head 10 years ago.? ? 1. You know that really bad thing that just happened? Perhaps you just lost something important or?were let down by someone you trust. Perhaps you just failed in a big project.?You feel angry,?sad and disappointed. Just remember that whether we understand it or not, things happen for a reason and the reason often turns out to be good. ? Remember when you didnt win the Rhodes Scholarship to go to Oxford University (6 Mar 1995)? You were so disappointed and self-destructive.?And remember how by NOT getting the Rhodes Scholarship, you ended up going to Harvard? And then the Netherlands. And then Poland. And then Switzerland. And then ? Remember that day in Shanghai when you left your laptop computer in a taxi? (23 Feb 2007).?You were so miserable at losing all that information and an expensive computer. And because of that, you learned to take better care of yourself, and your belongings - and not push yourself too hard. ? Remember the Rhodes, remember the laptop and know that no matter how dark the?night, the light of dawn?will soon arise.?CHEER UP! And smile. ? 2. Go and tell your wife that you love her, and that youre really sorry for that stupid thing you did. You think youre right, but?youre wrong.?Remember how many times you had your heart broken before you could finally be together. How many times you sat alone in an empty hotel room wondering?when you could finally live a happy life with the girl of your dreams. How nervous you were when you introduced her?to your family?- and how?she wasnt smart enough, famous enough, caring enough, sweet enough, kind enough, educated enough etc. etc. etc. Remember the joy when they embraced her and came to love her as your perfect partner, to stand by your side forever.?Remember your first chil