Twenty observations from 20 years on Earth
Twenty observations from 20 years on Earth
I turned 20 yesterday, which is crazy. I still remember my 10th birthday. That's half a lifetime ago now.
20 is still young, I know, but there are a few observations that I've made throughout this time that I want to share with you today.
They're not recommendations, not advice. Simply observations. Enjoy...
You are your own worst enemy, but you have to be, because...
Very few people actually care about what you do.
You don't get lucky unless you're actively working and looking for opportunities.
Growing up without a mobile phone until the age of 16 was a blessing (and not a curse as I used to believe). As well as this...
I became happier when I deleted Instagram and Snapchat.
Decisions weigh on your mind. Make them early because...
It's better to act and fail than to suffer from analysis paralysis and do nothing.
You can definitely work harder than you do at the moment.
A better frame to act with is through love for others rather than love for yourself.
You only have a certain amount of fs to give, hence...
What you give a f about is very important.
You can tell a lot about a person from the way they react to constructive criticism.
People respect you and the time you give more if you have your own things going on.
Your habits surrounding technology are critical.
Keeping in mind advice and wisdom from others but acting out your purpose beats projecting the desires of others because of insecurity.
Don't rely on external factors for happiness. It's what's inside that makes you fulfilled.
Starting to lift weights might be the best decision I've ever made.
What you say is important, but how you say it is even more so.
Time spent worrying about the past and the future has a direct and negative correlation with fulfilment.
It's always the 'good old days'.
I'm not a life coach. Feel free to buy into these as much or as little as you want (see observation 15). However, understanding these observations has improved my life to a very great effect.
Every day I am reminded about why I'm so grateful for this chance at life I've received. Thanks to everyone who's here and experiencing it with me. Here's to the next 10 years!