When you’re still a teenager, you make big plans and think you have it all figured out because every step counts. You soon face the harsh reality that life has a different plan for you, that you should adapt to this plan and hopefully learn from it.
By the time you are 25, you’ve reached a milestone and lived long enough to fathom the basics.
1. Family always comes first.
2. Don’t feel sorry for yourself; love yourself and don’t be ashamed of your flaws. I mean everyone farts too.
3. Always try to understand where other people are coming from.
4. One job is not enough; you have to try different fields. Quitting is not failing; just know when is the right time to move on.
5. Marriage is overrated. If you don’t want to get married, don’t. By all means, don’t do it out of peer pressure.
6. Laughing and travelling are the best remedies.
7. Never listen to others; don’t believe in other people’s versions of right and wrong. Follow your instincts/heart and don’t let people pressure you into deciding what you want to do with your life.
8. You don’t have to have it all figured out just yet; you still have plenty of time. Making mistakes is very normal.
9. Saying “No” is ok. Say no to the things you don’t like or want without having to explain yourself. Learn that “NO” is a full sentence.
10. Never judge others, because you don’t know their full story. Forgive people; give plenty of second chances.
11. Don’t spend all your time working; go out, go party and stress less.
12. The truth is never overrated.
13. Grades are not everything and they’re definitely not a measure of your intelligence.
14. Appreciate what you have; yourself, the people around you, and your surroundings. Drop out of anything that doesn’t make you feel appreciated.
15. The people that you dated that you never thought you would, taught you the most about yourself. Take risks, give chances.
16. You need to love as much as you can; socialize and make plenty of friends.
17. Making others happy is very rewarding, because nothing beats putting a smile on someone’s face.
18. Money is not everything. You know what they say: “You’re not rich until you have something that money can’t buy.”
19. You don’t have to apologize for everything.
20. You should know how to enjoy your own company.
21. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Play sports; quit all the bad habits and learn how to cook.
22. Don’t obsess about watching your weight; eat everything you crave but in moderation.
23. Read diverse topics from different authors. Discover new things while you’re still able to walk and learn new stuff.
24. You don’t have to make your bed; you’re going back anyways.
25. Life is not easy, yet not complicated.
You are young enough to believe that anything is possible, and you are old enough to make that belief a reality. Your most important discovery is learning that you are unique!!
