37 life lessons I’ve learned in my 37 years

Some I wish I’d known sooner

Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash

Learning and growing are all part of life. I used to look at people my age, 37, and think, “Wow, they have it all figured out.”

But the older I get, the more I realize that we are all just figuring it out as we go.

And if anyone tells you they have everything figured out, don’t believe them.

They may excel in certain areas of their life, but I would be a bit skeptical if they’re not open to being wrong, unlearning, or relearning.

The lessons I am listing below are not exhaustive of all that I have learned nor do they represent the full capacity of what is to be learned.

And maybe this goes without saying, but these are MY lessons. You may agree or disagree, but I’d love to hear in the comments what resonated with you.

So here’s a quick rundown of 37 life lessons:

1. Be open to new opportunities.
2. Start investing now. Learn it.
3. Don’t put off difficult conversations.
4. Don’t try to fit in where there’s friction. It’s not meant for you.
5. Don’t lower your standards.
6. You don’t have to do something just…