30 for 30

Life has many lessons to teach us. I outline 30 in hopes they're as helpful to you as they are for me.

  1. Give yourself grace. Life doesn’t come with a how-to manual.
  2. Be patient when making big decisions.
  3. Your greatest asset is your peace of mind.
  4. Develop meaningful relationships.
  5. Be present.
  6. Do one challenging thing every year.
  7. Don’t be afraid to move on. Giving up doesn’t mean giving in.
  8. Creativity is a muscle worth exercising.
  9. Investing in yourself compounds indefinitely.
  10. Understand intrinsic and extrinsic value.
  11. Express yourself.
  12. Lifelong learning is a duty, not a choice.
  13. Allow yourself to be. You are worthy.
  14. You are the student and the teacher.
  15. Ask questions. Stay curious.
  16. Share your thoughts and ideas.
  17. Ask for help.
  18. Become comfortable with the unknown.
  19. Instinct and intuition can’t be quantified, but it’s worth something.
  20. Abundance ≠ surplus. Abundance = enough.
  21. Smile.
  22. Go to therapy.
  23. Music is a universal language. Expand your musical palette.
  24. Get great at starting. Become flawless at finishing.
  25. Practice gratitude every day.
  26. Kindness doesn’t go unnoticed.
  27. Sprint. Recover. Rest.
  28. Send someone a letter.
  29. You can build anything on a firm foundation.
  30. Stay disciplined. Maintaining good habits is easier than breaking bad ones.