I was reading this blog today (can't remember how I landed here though)
and I felt I should share it with you folks..
(I know it is another list, but I felt some points she's written are raw and
real)
---------from the blog----------------
30 Things Ive Learned in 30 Years
People keep asking me, what does it feel
like to turn 30? and my response, It feels
the same as I felt yesterday. In looking
back over the years, I realize the reason I
feel the same is because I make it a priority
to learn and grown every year. People ask
what my passion is my passion is learning
how to better myself both personally and
professionally. So, to share some of the
hard learned lessons
1. If you love what you do, dont strive for
balance in your life as youll never be
happy. Strive to be fulfilled.
2. Marry your best friend. They may have been
your boyfriend or girlfriend first, but
if they didnt become your best friend, the
marriage wont work.
3. Travel. Learning about and engaging with
other cultures will not only make you more
appreciative of what you have, it will make
you more tolerant of other people.
4. Dont waste time with obligations.
5. There is nothing more important than
relationships; whether personal or
professional build them and appreciate
them.
6. If youre feeling unmotivated, watch a TED
video. Seriously it can get you right back
up.
7. Learn to be independent; financially and
socially. You never know when something bad
will happen.
8. If youre comfortable where you are at,
get out! Comfort is death. Only way to grow /
better yourself is to get out of your comfort
zone.
9. Major in something you find interesting.
If you dont, you wont learn anything.
10. Seek out mentors. Both professional and
personal. Everyone you meet can mentor you in
some fashion; open yourself up to their
teachings.
11. Everything is sales. Even asking someone
out for a date, youre selling yourself.
12. Trust your gut but still engage in due
diligence. Your gut can be impulsive.
13. Stay present. Granted, Im not great at
this yet, but the few times I can remain
present, I enjoy myself far more than when
Im thinking about tomorrow.
14. People will trust you if you demonstrate
your trust for them. If you want to learn
about someone or get to know them better,
tell them a secret; if you open up to them,
there is a far higher likelihood they will
open up to you.
15. Embrace innovators dont shun new
ideas. They may sound crazy, but at some
point so did a computer.
16. Dont settle for a job just to make
money. Find something that excites you to
wake up in the morning. If you dont love
what you do, you wont love YOU, and the job
wont last.
17. Dont invest in companies invest in
people. There is less risk in investing in a
start up company where you know the people
than there is investing in the stock market.
18. Family comes first. That doesnt mean
that some of your friends have not become
part of your family.
19. Always welcome competition; it only makes
you try harder.
20. Cut the fat. In your personal life, cut
out people who dont add value. In your
professional life, do the same. No one should
ride your wave unless theyve helped to
create it.
21. Have goals; but dont be afraid to stray
from them when opportunity arises. You may
just be taking a longer path to get to your
goal, but what you learn along the way may be
more important than achieving the final
result.
22. Dont get into an argument for arguments
sake. Its a waste of energy even if youre
a lawyer.
23. Its just as important to SPEND as it is
to SAVE. Reward yourself once in a while, but
do so strategically. Budget yourself to put
aside money to do 1 thing you love per month
or per week (depending on your budget).
24. Get a pet. It not only teaches
responsibility, but we all need unconditional
love sometimes.
25. Failing is a good thing. After you make a
mistake, no matter how small, take a step
back and assess what you did wrong. Learn
from it. If you cant figure out what you did
wrong, ask someone. Dont repeat it.
26. KNOW what you DONT KNOW. Admit that you
dont know. Youll get far further not
knowing the answer than giving the wrong
answer.
27. Always hold yourself accountable. It
sucks when someone calls you out before you
call yourself out. This requires self
awareness and the ability to admit when you
are wrong. People will respect you for it.
28. Be well read. If you dont like reading
books, read the internet. If you dont like
reading books or the internet, listen to
books on tape. The more you read, the more
you learn, the more you offer to those around
you.
29. Know what your natural high is; whether
your endorphins get going from exercising or
closing a business deal, know what that is
and replicate it as needed.
30. If you dont love yourself, no one else
will.
and I felt I should share it with you folks..
(I know it is another list, but I felt some points she's written are raw and
real)
---------from the blog----------------
Quote:
30 Things Ive Learned in 30 Years
People keep asking me, what does it feel
like to turn 30? and my response, It feels
the same as I felt yesterday. In looking
back over the years, I realize the reason I
feel the same is because I make it a priority
to learn and grown every year. People ask
what my passion is my passion is learning
how to better myself both personally and
professionally. So, to share some of the
hard learned lessons
1. If you love what you do, dont strive for
balance in your life as youll never be
happy. Strive to be fulfilled.
2. Marry your best friend. They may have been
your boyfriend or girlfriend first, but
if they didnt become your best friend, the
marriage wont work.
3. Travel. Learning about and engaging with
other cultures will not only make you more
appreciative of what you have, it will make
you more tolerant of other people.
4. Dont waste time with obligations.
5. There is nothing more important than
relationships; whether personal or
professional build them and appreciate
them.
6. If youre feeling unmotivated, watch a TED
video. Seriously it can get you right back
up.
7. Learn to be independent; financially and
socially. You never know when something bad
will happen.
8. If youre comfortable where you are at,
get out! Comfort is death. Only way to grow /
better yourself is to get out of your comfort
zone.
9. Major in something you find interesting.
If you dont, you wont learn anything.
10. Seek out mentors. Both professional and
personal. Everyone you meet can mentor you in
some fashion; open yourself up to their
teachings.
11. Everything is sales. Even asking someone
out for a date, youre selling yourself.
12. Trust your gut but still engage in due
diligence. Your gut can be impulsive.
13. Stay present. Granted, Im not great at
this yet, but the few times I can remain
present, I enjoy myself far more than when
Im thinking about tomorrow.
14. People will trust you if you demonstrate
your trust for them. If you want to learn
about someone or get to know them better,
tell them a secret; if you open up to them,
there is a far higher likelihood they will
open up to you.
15. Embrace innovators dont shun new
ideas. They may sound crazy, but at some
point so did a computer.
16. Dont settle for a job just to make
money. Find something that excites you to
wake up in the morning. If you dont love
what you do, you wont love YOU, and the job
wont last.
17. Dont invest in companies invest in
people. There is less risk in investing in a
start up company where you know the people
than there is investing in the stock market.
18. Family comes first. That doesnt mean
that some of your friends have not become
part of your family.
19. Always welcome competition; it only makes
you try harder.
20. Cut the fat. In your personal life, cut
out people who dont add value. In your
professional life, do the same. No one should
ride your wave unless theyve helped to
create it.
21. Have goals; but dont be afraid to stray
from them when opportunity arises. You may
just be taking a longer path to get to your
goal, but what you learn along the way may be
more important than achieving the final
result.
22. Dont get into an argument for arguments
sake. Its a waste of energy even if youre
a lawyer.
23. Its just as important to SPEND as it is
to SAVE. Reward yourself once in a while, but
do so strategically. Budget yourself to put
aside money to do 1 thing you love per month
or per week (depending on your budget).
24. Get a pet. It not only teaches
responsibility, but we all need unconditional
love sometimes.
25. Failing is a good thing. After you make a
mistake, no matter how small, take a step
back and assess what you did wrong. Learn
from it. If you cant figure out what you did
wrong, ask someone. Dont repeat it.
26. KNOW what you DONT KNOW. Admit that you
dont know. Youll get far further not
knowing the answer than giving the wrong
answer.
27. Always hold yourself accountable. It
sucks when someone calls you out before you
call yourself out. This requires self
awareness and the ability to admit when you
are wrong. People will respect you for it.
28. Be well read. If you dont like reading
books, read the internet. If you dont like
reading books or the internet, listen to
books on tape. The more you read, the more
you learn, the more you offer to those around
you.
29. Know what your natural high is; whether
your endorphins get going from exercising or
closing a business deal, know what that is
and replicate it as needed.
30. If you dont love yourself, no one else
will.