20 things I'd like to know in 20 years
A Life / / December 19, 2019
"If I had known the youth and old age could" - the saying is very correct. No wonder parents are always telling us that it is better to learn from the mistakes of others. But we still act in its own way, fill their own cones, and then growing up and gaining experience, trying to convey the same idea for their children, students or younger friends.
So I decided to make and Julian Smith, only instead of instruction to their loved ones, he decided to share their experiences with the world via his blog. I'd say it's more advice for young people, although some fit for girls.
1. The world is easier if you are stupid
If you are stupid, lazy and uneducated, you find it easier to sell a "miracle pill" for weight loss for the fabulous price, or sell you loans at exorbitant rates, and so on. If you want to be healthy, happy and independent, develop, communicate with interesting and intelligent people, interested in the world around them!
2. Do not trust 100% to all things which you are taught in higher education institutions
The modern system of education is still kept on the principles of almost a hundred years ago. And while there occur reform, most of the information is still time to become obsolete. Besides theory and teachers learn from those who engage in the practice.
3. Read as many books can be
Learn speed reading. Filter the information and leave only the main essence of mind.
4. Keep in touch with all
Be sincere and try to find in each person something good.
5. stop being shy
Shyness - a belief that your emotions should be the main arbiter of your decisions, but in fact the opposite is true.
6. Learn to recognize when it's time to throw and move on
If you feel like something countries with regard to, Which means that they will soon run out of parting.
7. Communicate with people older than you
Communication with such people is very useful and valuable, as a result, you may see a senior mentor or future employer. Peers is usually not in a position to make such decisions and give you valuable advice. Moreover, older people already know what you have yet to learn, so do not be shy - ask them.
8. Find people more experienced and intelligent than you
Everyone needs a mentor and role model. It is unlikely that you will find them among their peers.
9. Over time, you become more conservative
And it's just a fact. Your environment will constantly push you to continue to maintain the status quo and constantly not to go crazy. So if you want to do something crazy - do it now.
10. Minimize your costs
This "cash cushion" will make you feel confident and you're in good conscience can deal with all those crazy things referred to in paragraph №9.
11. Choose the experience, not things
Instead of getting status through the possession of objects, do something really meaningful and have fun an experience.
Let's just say update rags of clothes from the latest fashion collections - this is certainly cool. But a trip to Paris - steeper and more useful.
12. Learn how to solve their money problems
First, think about what happens if you now detain the salary for a week, two... three? Do you have any tools that can help you survive all that time? Gradually learn to set aside so as to be sure that you can easily live without work, not only months but years.
14. Take care of your body while you are young
And it's not that at this time you have more time. At this age, freshen up much easier from a physical point of view, than at older ages.
15. Learn to cook
In addition, it allows you to reduce costs and to eat really healthy food, it also turns this activity into a pleasant experience, which brightens up the daily routine of dining.
16. Most restful sleep
Option "otosplyus in the grave" will not work. More precisely, in 20, he goes unnoticed, but at 25 you start to regret it. Healthy sleep not only helps you stay more productive and, of course, healthy, along with proper nutrition enough sleep is an essential component in sports. In other words, only the emptying and normal eating, you finally get the coveted iron press.
17. Get yourself a reminder?
You should not rely solely on your mind or memory. It's a terrible feeling, "something I had to do, but that's what !!!", so it is better to find yourself a reminder on your phone or computer.
18. Set yourself some greater purpose
If you do not set yourself goals, Many things simply do not happen to you. Catch the tail wind, and at every opportunity put new goals.
19. Learn about one thing
Choose your activity that you like and takes them at least 5 years, instead of having to constantly jump from one activity to another. If then you want to change something, go for it. But first, try to stay on one thing, and a good feel for it.
20. Do not attempt to modify or repair the one
Instead, just find someone who is not broken.