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The Most Valuable (and Random) Lessons of 2024
This year was wild.
6 different countries, a bunch of cities, ups and downs, new languages, and lots of randomness.
As such, the year leaves with some new lessons — and reminders of old ones — so I figured I’d share some of the ones that impacted me the most in 2024.
Maybe you know these already; maybe you don’t. But hopefully, they’ll help you in the next year and beyond.
Let’s jump right in.
Health Is #1
Most people would probably say that the most important thing in life is to “be happy.”
But if you have poor health, it’s pretty damn hard to be happy.
(It’s possible, sure, but it won’t be easy.)
I had a few minor issues throughout the year and, frankly, they sucked. They impacted various areas of my life, but I just had to deal with it and keep going.
No matter what happens in life — whether it’s work, family, travel, school, etc. — don’t let it get in the way of taking care of yourself.
Do not use it as an excuse to neglect your health.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Stay hydrated. Get good sleep. Exercise regularly. Eliminate the bad habits. Walk. Stretch. Breathe. Smile.