20 Things I wish I knew in my 20's
1. Venture in the Not-So Comfortable zone: The more we want to grow up and earn some bucks, the more we are inching closer to the life of cubicle, fewer vacations as well less freedom to do what we want & when we want it (Unless you are following your passion & working for it, Kudos!) So Be adventurous, Explore, Discover and Love that freedom. You may never know, It can even change the way you think what life is all About. Someone said: If Adventure is dangerous, Try Routine- Its Lethal!
2. The friends you have then- may not be your friends forever: Yes! Even if you were really close and had lots in common. People change, and that change could be in you or them. If things don’t work out, maybe it’s for the better. Be willing to let go of friendships that are toxic.
3. Read as much as you can: Anything that catches your fancy! There are so many books, so many authors and numerous topics. Reading not only improves the vocabulary, its makes you confident, wise and knowledgeable. Books are man’s Best friends and they are Loyal too.
4. Conquer Your Fears: It’s the time. Don’t prolong it. What you don’t own about yourself, owns you. Face your fears, hold them up the collar and look them in the eye. Later these things will hold you back from performing to your potential.
5. Don’t waste time and energy caring about what others think: These “Others” will never cease to exist in your life and they aren’t even real. Who cares if you weren’t among the popular group in your teens, or among the elite of the lot. Do your own thing and you will thank yourself later for not Letting some bullshit affect /Shape your life.
6. Get over your breakups as quickly as you can: Because life is too short to feel pain from the past and over a single person. Move On!
7. Relationships are Tricky: A man is known by the Company he keeps. How you feel about yourself largely depends on who you’re with. Hang out with people who, you think enhance your values, skills and Talents. People, friends who will make your life worth Remembering.
8. Learn to appreciate being alone: Solitude is bliss. Its takes you to the unexplored corners of your mind. You will be better aware about yourself & your Thoughts. This may take time to get used to, but it really helps to introspect.
9. Get abs: It’s easier when young! You look and feel fabulous. Exercise is a great practice to cultivate sooner in life.
10. Learn body language and touch up on proper EQ: They matter. You can have a heart of gold or the best of intentions, but no one is going to know if you don’t look or act the part. People may even judge you harshly. Don’t let misjudgment destroy opportunities.
11. There’s a difference between being nice and being weak: More often than not, nice people allow themselves to be weak because they want to show that they’re nice to everyone.. You can be nice and strong. You just have to stand up for yourself. Being nice doesn’t mean you have to say YES to everything.
12. Get over being pissed and frustrated: You won’t be pissed about the same things in the future. Its called Mellowing Out. Being Angry or cranky all the time, won’t win you anything, except spoiling you own balance of life and inviting nasty comments. Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
13. Fun can be had without alcohol or partying: Again this depends on what choices you make. It’s a lame excuse for being popular in your circle. People who like you will like you anyway!
14. Dream & Be Ambitious: That Car you once saw, which caught your fancy or that place somewhere in Europe you wanted to explore. Hang on to that. Be ambitious, dream it’s a step closer to achieving what you want in life. Its never too late to invest in your Dreams.
15. Have no Regrets: My one regret in life is that I am not someone else. Regrets can eat you up from the inside. Accept your mistake and apologize. End it there itself.
16. Appreciate the good people do to YOU: This matters in the long run. The quality to appreciate can take you places, in people’s hearts. Identify the good from the Bad, the right from the Wrong in people, things, values and Relationships.
17. Be Happy anyways: Shit Happens all the time. So what! Never let any event scar you for life. Happiness is in good healthy relationship- you with yourself, No one but You can do that. So if you want to Be HAPPY, BE. There is no path to happiness, happiness is the path
18. Be selective in your Battles: It’s not worth fighting for Fake Cheese, butter or PEOPLE. A lion doesn’t concern himself with the Opinion of a sheep. So choose the Battles worth fighting, without affecting your peace of mind.
19. Let Go: of memories that don’t make you smile, things that don’t add true value, and people who don’t make you feel the way you should — happy, loved and beautiful.
20. Don’t be too serious in life: This got me Nowhere. All work and No play, will never let you enjoy the destination even if you reach it before anyone else. Enjoy the journey, have some fun along the way to the Top. Laugh at yourself once in a while, go get lost somewhere in the woods, attend that barbeque party your parents set up for the family. Being serious in Life doesn’t always guarantee success nor a spot above everyone else!
