Do you realize many of your assumptions have become so thoroughly ingrained in your thinking that you no longer realize they are even there? The result is that person you were is directing your thoughts and actions.
Understand you have grown immensely in that time, much of that growth goes unrealized because you labor under outdated assumptions. Remember, though, that most assumptions don’t remain valid forever.
Beginning today accept there’s no need to throw out all your old assumptions. Yet, it can be extremely worthwhile to question them from time to time. Why? Let go of the ones that are holding you back and move on.