4. Treat others well — 6 points
The Golden Rule or some version of it shows up in virtually every culture in the known history of the human species. And we all benefit from an overall attitude of kindness and decency to each other. Unfortunately, this life lesson is usually learned after we treat others badly, but that makes it an ideal candidate for the 11 most valuable “lessons learned in life” essay ideas.
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