50 or so lessons I’ve learnt in 30 years

So I’m about to turn 30 — hooray, happy 3rd decade to me. My twenties are riding into the sunset and it occurred to me that I’ve learnt alot in the last 3 decades and maybe it’s worth sharing this with planet earth. So here’s the 50 or so (I tried to do 30 lessons in 30 years but I just had too much to share) I’ve learnt in the last 30 years — maybe they will be of help to you too.

(I also published this as a reminder to myself of the guiding principles I should try to aim for too)

1. Create yourself, you don’t find yourself
2. Know your values and what you stand for
3. Love yourself
4. Know your worth
5. Be passionate about something
6. Be loved
7. Love someone else
8. Love can hurt and heartbreak will happen, it’s part of the process
9. You will fail many, many times — don’t give up
10. Don’t be afraid to change
11. Embrace fear — it’s the only way you’ll evolve
12. Meditate, start a relaxation practise — whatever it is, find your anchor
13. Move more — your body needs it
14. Eat healthy 80–90% of the time
15. Embracing different cultures gives you perspective and awareness
16. Tell people your real feelings
17. Never pretend to be something you’re not
18. Tell those you love, that you love them everyday
19. Change is inevitable
20. Read often
21. Challenge yourself daily
22. Find good people and appreciate them
23. Live in the moment
24. Money won’t bring happiness
25. Happiness is what’s most important
26. Be open minded
27. Have more than one stream of revenue (create a non-job)
28. Seize opportunities
29. Don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd
30. The mind is your most powerful weapon, best friend and sometimes worst enemy
31. Laugh often
32. Create something — doesn’t matter what it is
33. Stay hungry and humble
34. Always say please and thank you, no matter the situation
35. A smile can change someones day
36. Love people not things
37. If you’re wrong, admit it
38. Dance and sing often
39. You don’t stop learning, be curious
40. Success is personal and defined only by you
41. Family and friends are key
42. Learn to listen, like really listen
43. Understand when to rest and when to grind
44. Never be afraid to ask for help
45. You can be a student and the master
46. Ask questions, be inquisitive
47. Turn thought to action — do something
48. Write down your thoughts and experiences — they may be useful one day
49. Give back and share
50. Experiment, change lanes, don’t be boxed by society
51. You’re the master of your own destiny
52. Do everything with confidence and self belief
53. The only real risk you face is your own inaction and the regrets it will bring
54. The only person in your way is you
55. Simplify

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