Do I have to be proud of all my milestones?

Not at all! Everyone starts somewhere, and your first milestones probably weren’t rip-roaring successes, let’s be honest. Your milestones are part of your journey, and not every moment has to be a shining success. If you’ve did some things that were not brilliant (like that band you were in that didn’t, well, quite take off), feel free to laugh at yourself or poke fun.

Sometimes those not-so-great moments can be the most fun to include, especially when paired with a funny or self-deprecating story. Embracing the less-than-perfect parts shows your humanity and makes your story more real and interesting. It is all part of who you are, and how you share it is completely up to you.