Biggest lesson of my life.

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I had always been an impulsive person. I made decisions quickly and acted on them without much thought. This trait had led me into trouble before, but nothing compared to what happened last summer. I was at a party with some friends, and I had a bit too much to drink. I was feeling carefree and reckless, and when my friends suggested we go for a swim in the nearby river, I didn't hesitate to join them. I jumped in the water without checking the depth or the current. The water was deeper than I thought, and the current was strong. Before I knew it, I was being swept downstream, struggling to keep my head above water. It was a terrifying experience, and I thought I was going to drown. But thankfully, some locals who were fishing nearby saw what was happening and came to my rescue. They managed to pull me out of the water and revive me. I was shaken by the experience. I realized how foolish I had been to jump into the river without checking the conditions first. I could have lost my life because of my impulsiveness. From that day on, I started to think more carefully about my actions. I realized that being impulsive was not always a good thing and that I needed to be more mindful of the consequences of my decisions. Indeed, it was the biggest lesson of my life.