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Idk if anyone will take this advice but take it from someone who is close to 30 who wishes he would’ve heard these things and actually listened:
Don’t feel like a failure if you live at home, have a roommate, or aren’t living in a place that you see in RomCom movies. Do what’s right for you financially. Save money young and invest it where you can instead of that extra $400 you’d be paying a month.
If you’re not married by a certain age - no one cares but you. If they do judge, they aren’t worth your friendship or time. Take your time to find the right one. Divorce is messy and breaking up early or not putting up with a bad relationship is better than going through that.
Always educate yourself. Read self help, financial health, self development, etc books. Find time every day or week to better yourself in some way. You can’t remain stagnant in an ever changing world and economy.
You’re not the only one who feels alone. You’re not the only one who feels like a failure. You’re not the only one who feels like they’re unsure of what to do in the world. Misery loves company and we’re all figuring it out.
don’t buy a vehicle that’s super flashy or out of your range. Your friends won’t care and you don’t need to impress anyone. Get something comfortable that gets you from place to place.
Keep a journal. Write down how you’re feeling on days, interesting things that happened, or small lessons you learned. Not only is it an escape, you can reflect on who you were at certain times of your life or remember what got you through tough times (s/o to Matthew McConaughey)
The world doesn’t revolve around you. You don’t matter in a sense of the universe continuing. The bright side: you can enjoy your life knowing that a small fuckup doesn’t mean the world is ending. Forgive yourself for mistakes or your past and go be great
Your health is the most important thing you can control. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You live longer when you have a working body, sound mind, and some sort of positive outlook. Keep those three healthy and you can be dangerous in whatever you choose to do
Your job doesn’t define you, but it can be part of how you present yourself to the world. Whether you’re a barista or a CEO, the way you put in work, time, effort, etc says a lot about you. Putting passion into providing your living will lead to a lasting, enjoyable life
Comparing yourself to others is a disease. Don’t judge your own life with someone else’s who may be on a different timeline than you. Work on beating the person you were yesterday. Comparison is the thief of joy. I promise you that nobody posts their failures as much as success
Have a life outside of social media. You can’t depend on social media for your dopamine or as your main friend group. If the internet goes out so does your life. Find ways to make friends, spend time, and enjoy things outside of a screen
Fear of rejection is normal but what’s the worst thing that happens? Someone says no? Then you just go on with your day. The flip side can turn into something special whether that’s with dating or a different opportunity.
Eat ass. Wear jeans and roll them. Get tattoos. Go to therapy. Shoot your shot. Invest in yourself and your friends. Remind people that you appreciate and care about them - do the same with the person in the mirror. Be humble and show gratitude. Love hard, live fast, and die fun.
