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I am now 40 years old.
As I take notice of the fact that I am at the mid-point of my life (on average), I reflect on my experiences this far.
As someone who will never have children of my own, I want to share the wisdom with you, in hopes that it serves you well.
A thread:
As I take notice of the fact that I am at the mid-point of my life (on average), I reflect on my experiences this far.
As someone who will never have children of my own, I want to share the wisdom with you, in hopes that it serves you well.
A thread:
As an elder Millennial, I grew up being thought what a family was, what a career was, what love was, even what reality was.
None of this held true through my life.
Learn to be flexible. Learn to let go of the past. Have an open mind to possibilities and take chances.
None of this held true through my life.
Learn to be flexible. Learn to let go of the past. Have an open mind to possibilities and take chances.
Your family is who you choose to bestow that title to. That could be literal family, friends, or whoever fits the definition for you.
The title can be revoked if deemed necessary.
The title can be revoked if deemed necessary.
I graduated college twice. Both gave me knowledge and practical experience which benefited me directly and indirectly.
Post-secondary education may not benefit you immediately, or directly, though the experience can be invaluable. Don’t rush into it due to pressure, if at all.
Post-secondary education may not benefit you immediately, or directly, though the experience can be invaluable. Don’t rush into it due to pressure, if at all.
The world of careers/jobs is a much different beast now. Be prepared to do a few jobs, switch career paths many times, have short contracts and little security.
I’ve had over 35 jobs/careers in my life.
Follow your passion when you can, but always pay your bills.
I’ve had over 35 jobs/careers in my life.
Follow your passion when you can, but always pay your bills.
I’ve been married and divorced twice.
Divorce isn’t a failure, regardless of how others perceive it.
Marriage isn’t a requirement for love.
People, dreams, and feelings change.
Sometimes what brought two people together is no longer present.
There’s more love out there.
Divorce isn’t a failure, regardless of how others perceive it.
Marriage isn’t a requirement for love.
People, dreams, and feelings change.
Sometimes what brought two people together is no longer present.
There’s more love out there.
I believe that being alive as a human being is the rarest of odd-beating things.
I feel we have forsaken how incredible it is that we are sentient, intelligent beings by hating one another, destroying the planet, and rampant selfishness.
Put yourself in other’s shoes often.
I feel we have forsaken how incredible it is that we are sentient, intelligent beings by hating one another, destroying the planet, and rampant selfishness.
Put yourself in other’s shoes often.
Life is short. It’s been proven that as you age, it feels like time speeds up.
I can verify. I just turned 40, but it really does feel like I was in my 20s a few years ago.
Follow your passions, heart, and dreams. You’ll gain more by trying and failing than not trying at all.
I can verify. I just turned 40, but it really does feel like I was in my 20s a few years ago.
Follow your passions, heart, and dreams. You’ll gain more by trying and failing than not trying at all.
One of the best things I did for myself is learn what my privileges are.
I have a lot of privileges. I try to use them for good when I can, and it helps me to understand the experience of others.
Even my advice has privilege baked-in, in some respects. I see it and acknowledge.
I have a lot of privileges. I try to use them for good when I can, and it helps me to understand the experience of others.
Even my advice has privilege baked-in, in some respects. I see it and acknowledge.
I’ve been through a lot.
Love and heart-ache, joy and pain, wins and losses. I carry both mental and physical illness with me. I’ve almost died a few times. I’m still here, and that’s a lucky thing.
I hope some of my experiences will help you as you find your way in this life.
Love and heart-ache, joy and pain, wins and losses. I carry both mental and physical illness with me. I’ve almost died a few times. I’m still here, and that’s a lucky thing.
I hope some of my experiences will help you as you find your way in this life.
