- 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.
11. Dream, believe and take action. Believe in small beginnings and start with what you have. You don’t need “a million dollars” to start that business, start from where you are and watch yourself grow beyond your wildest imagination.
12. Don’t expect friends to support your business. Most support comes from strangers. Simply watch out for close friends who don’t support your business but support others, and know where to place them in your life.
13. Be your own cheerleader. Not everyone will be genuinely happy for your success and applaud you. You worked hard for it and you know what you went through to achieve that success so always be the first to celebrate every milestone achieved.
14. Love sensibly. Yes, and I repeat love sensibly. A relationship can make or break you so know who to give your time and energy to. Most at times the signs will be glaringly staring in your face, so don’t ignore your instinct when it’s telling you a relationship isn’t right! Please (and I cannot stress this enough) run!
15. Choose happiness always. No matter the situation you find yourself in try your possible best to be happy. Worrying won’t solve the problem. At least staying happy will save you from having hypertension which can arise from overthinking and stressing, adding on to your many problems.
16. Prayer is the key!!!
Do you remember this song
“Prayer is the key, prayer is the key.
Prayer is the master key…”?
Prayer really is the key!!! In all things pray. In good times and bad times, pray! Pray for direction and to give thanks. It has such an impactful effect in your daily activities that sometimes you can’t explain. Always say a prayer.
17. Knowing a Man of God is good and all, but know God for yourself.
Men of God are vessels God use so don’t replace God with them. You must have the discerning mind to decipher things for yourself. This way, you don’t fall for every man of God who comes your way with stories about you or your family.
18. Never give up. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Giving up is never an option. God will always come through for you even in the most hopeless of situations. So put your mind to it and involve God in all your actions, you’ll see some wonderful results soon.
19. Time management and planning. Time wasted can never be regained. Every second counts and every activity that’s well planned is evident by the outcome. To stay winning in everything plan well, set timelines and be disciplined enough to go along with them
20. Don’t give yourself age related timelines for your achievement.
This is how most people end up thinking they’re not as successful as their peers who “seem to have it all”. Success has absolutely nothing to do with your age and everything to do with your determination and drive in life. Focus on these instead of your age and watch yourself become successful in life.
