Coming up on my 25th birthday, I was pondering on the most valuable things I’ve learned in the past quarter century.
In the spirit of paying it forward, I wanted to share that list with the world.
Enjoy!
- Your parents were always right
- No good decisions are made after 2 am
- It takes a lot of bad decisions after 2 am to slowly ween yourself off making them. Every one of those is worth it
- Love always finds you when you least expect it
- Embrace risk taking. It’s the fastest way to grow as a person
- Stop buying TV’s and start buying plane tickets
- Learn & actively practice the concept of paying it forward
- Avoid negative energy at all costs — it’s real & will destroy any positive momentum you have in your life
- Understand the difference between spirituality and religion
- Nothing is permanent, so stop acting like every decision is the end of the world
- Karma is real. If you act like a punk, the universe will make sure you are treated accordingly
- Learn how to judge situations and make decisions quickly
- Smile at strangers instead of scowling into your iPhone on the street
- Stop taking life so seriously
- Everyone can be perfect when everything is going right. You learn the most about another person in times of distress.
- Make personal ‘you time’ to reboot your brain every single day
Since posting this list, I’ve had a couple additions from friends as well. Check ’em out below:
Feel free to add your own!
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Aside from being the CEO at MKG Media Group, Mike is a dark beer aficionado with a healthy appetite for travel and pushing personal boundaries.
A proud graduate of Washington State University, Mike currently calls San Francisco home.