10/16/2025
The most powerful lessons I’d tell my younger self: 👇
1. Call your parents. They’re getting older, and you don’t have as much time left together as you think. Make each moment count.
2. People assume watches and cars are luxuries. But the real luxuries in life are slow mornings, a healthy body, and a house full of love.
3. Comparison is the thief of joy. Social media makes you wish you were somewhere else or with someone else. That’s the fastest path to unhappiness.
4. Don’t be impressed by followers or money. Be impressed by people who are humble and generous.
5. The person you will be in 5 years is a direct result of the people you meet, books you read, and actions you take now. (Choose wisely.)
6. When deciding your career path, look at who’s at the top of the ladder. Ask yourself if that’s the lifestyle you really want before you start climbing.
7. You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate. If what you’re asking for doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable, it’s not enough.
8. Your phone is your biggest distraction, and it will probably hold you back from achieving your goals. Put it on Do Not Disturb and focus on what matters.
9. Travel. You’ll never have as few responsibilities as you do right now. Take it every year that you’ll tell people about at dinner parties for the rest of your life.
10. The way you treat your body now will determine your injuries, medical bills, and energy levels in your 60s+.
11. Always be reading a good book. If you read 20 pages a day, you’ll finish ~25 books in a year while everyone else is scrolling through brain rot. Just 1 of those could change your life.
12. Only take advice from people who have even bigger visions for your life than you do.
13. The healthiest relationships are made up of two individual people with their own hobbies, goals, friend groups, and passions.
14. Trust your track record. You have a 100% success rate at getting through tough times. How do I know? Because you’re here. You’re reading this right now.
15. Don’t box yourself in by thinking you can only excel at what you already know. Life is full of untapped potential. Embrace new challenges and step outside your comfort zone. You might discover hidden talents and passions that can transform your journey. Growth happens when you push boundaries, so be open to the unexpected and watch yourself flourish!