LinkedIn recently asked its network of influencers what they wished they had known when they were 22 in an article series named “If I were 22”. The idea was to learn from their experience and let the world know what some of the world’s most significant people think they had learnt long back in their early phase of life. Here’s what some of the most known faces of today wished they had done back then -

31. Jim Kim – President at World Bank

“Travel and See How People Live”

“When I was 22, one thing naturally led to another. Even so, I wish I knew then what I understand better now about preparing myself for the future.” Jim wrote. He particularly highlighted that young minds should work hard on building their leadership skills and understand how different people live – in different parts of the world. Read more here.

4. Arianna Huffington – President at Huffington Post Media Group

“Chart Your Own Path to Success”

Arianna said that people should not just climb the ladder of success – but “chart a new path to success.” A path that not include the conventional metrics of traditional success – that is money and power, but include a third metric – well being, wisdom and giving. “I wish I had known this when I was 22” she added.