- 30 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN 30 YEARS
- 30 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN 30 YEARS
Through the joys and struggles of life, we learn many lessons, mostly in great and painful ways. And more often than not, these priceless lessons help us face life head on.
We all know and agree that life is a process with lessons at every corner turned. These lessons when noted help shape and prepare us for the rest of our lives.
As part of my 30th birthday, I’d like to share some 30 amazing things I’ve learnt in my life. All the good, the bad and even the ugly.
My greatest hope is that these lessons help guide you in your lives as I keep learning from them as well. This is how we grow together, by sharing and learning from what is shared.
1. Do what you’re passionate about and you’ll feel more fulfilled with your life.Not everyone gets to live the lives they truly want and end up in some cases hating themselves for it. Do what will make you happy even if it’s against the norm. Let your passion lead you to a happy life.
2. Challenges are inevitable. YES! They almost seem to be attached to every stage of life you find yourself in. I personally feel its main purpose in our lives is to help us grow because a challenge mastered is a skill gained and wisdom acquired.
3. Be quick to identify toxic relationships. I define toxic people as people who do not believe in you, drain you emotionally and are not supportive of your vision. Be quick to identify them and move away from them. They can be a distraction to your progress or dreams. Unfortunately, some of these toxic people can be family members. We can’t choose our family members but we can definitely choose how we love them. In cases like these, you must stay away from them and love them from a distance.
4. You can’t and aren’t meant to please everyone. It is better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you are not. Most of the people who hate you are intimidated by you so their defense is to hate you. Don’t worry about that, they may not like you but they will definitely respect you when results start coming in.
5. Communication is key. Especially in team work and relationships. Be bold to speak your mind clearly, but not in an abusive or rude manner. Don’t assume others will reason things out for you and don’t allow yourself to be bullied. Communicate your thoughts without offending anyone but let them know or understand your point of view.
6. Not everyone has got your back at work and not everyone is a friend there. Be friendly with everyone but don’t see everyone as a friend.
7. Don’t compare yourself to others. I’ve never liked comparisons. It’s always been the fastest way to kill the fun in everything for me. Hatred usually grows from constant comparison. This is what I advise you to do. Don’t compare yourself to others, rather use people you admire as a source of inspiration to improve your life.
8. Don’t believe everything you see on social media. People will fake a perfect life there just to get attention or love. We all know a few people who have chosen this path and that should serve as all the bearing needed to ground your mind to the truth that all that glitters isn’t gold.
9. You can’t cheat hard work. You can fool social media and people about your work ethic, but you won’t be able to fool results and your bank account. Basically, work hard and smart so you don’t have to fake achievements to the world. Why fake it when you can actually make it and fully enjoy it?
10. It’s fine when you encounter delays in achieving some things. In the waiting period God prepares you for something bigger, better and greater. Don’t be idle whiles waiting either, always find something fruitful to do with your waiting time.
