The 35 Most Life-Defining Lessons from 35 Years of Life
They might be hard to hear, but they transformed everything.
Recently, I turned 35.
I only panicked a tiny bit.
All joking aside, it was a big occasion and, like every year, I reflect on the defining moments—good and bad—that brought me to this point.
I’ve been doing this every year since I was 28 and it’s been illuminating.
In this article, I’ll list 35 ridiculously powerful lessons that have—and continue to—tremendously shape my life. They’re in no particular order (and there are many more than these), but I consider these the top du top.
You might not agree with them and that’s fine… nobody’s perfect. (I kid.)
But these have impacted my life massively and I hope they help you too.
Whatever you demand from life, demand from yourself first
If I want a fit partner, get fit.
If you want successful friends, become successful.
If you want an extraordinary life, do extraordinary things.
The best way to live is to seek from within first; then you’ll be the kind of person who gets those things…