Probably that life is inherently unfair and that's just how it is. Not in a pessimistic way - just realistic. Once you accept you don't control everything, you stop wasting energy on things that don't matter.

Idk, my parents were pretty hands-off, which I think was actually perfect? They basically taught me I was responsible for my own life - no safety net, no excuses. Worked out okay.

Honestly? My parents taught me that failure isn't the end of the world. They let me mess up, learn from it, and try again without making me feel like a disappointment. That's shaped literally everything about how I approach challenges now.

My mom constantly reminded me that other people's opinions of me are none of my business. Took me years to actually internalize it, but now? Game changer.

This might sound weird, but they taught me kindness doesn't mean being a doormat. You can be good to people AND have boundaries. Took me way longer to learn that second part than it should've.