"I learned very early in life that the absolute worst thing can happen and you will get past it and you will be happy again." -- Chuck Close

ABC News has an interesting series in which they ask successful people to write a note to their younger self. I am a huge fan of Chuck Close's work, and his reflection provides an interesting perspective on what's important -- and what's not important.

Read the whole note and see him talk about it: 

Chuck Close's advice to his younger self 

cbsnews.com

In "Note to Self" series, famed artist tells 14-year-old self to never let anyone define what you are capable...