I used to be extremely confident in myself.
I was barely 20 years old and I would tell people how to sleep, how to make friends, and how to live their lives. I started a nonprofit aiming to literally rebuild the institutions of science from the ground up. I was dismissive of everyone who didn’t impress me in the first 7 minutes of talking to them. I was especially dismissive of old people.
I’m 26 years old now, I (hope that I) got a tiny bit wiser but I’m pretty sure I have no …

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At 26, the writer reflects on their youthful overconfidence and now holds a deep respect and fear for the wisdom of older people. They question their own understanding of life and acknowledge that many lessons can only be learned with time and experience. The importance of long-term connections and the challenges of not knowing enough people in professional settings are also emphasized.

I'm terrified of old people

Very interesting take, but disregards the aspect of life taking it’s toll. Many people don’t just grow and gain knowledge over time, they gain habits and not all of them are good ones. I know many nice old people and others are the most bitter and hate filled, I have witnessed.

He’s got some good points for folks in his age range, especially in a time when you can blow out in the ugliest of ways in public. and it will never be forgotten.
No pressure, really! ;-)