28 Life Lessons for Success from 28 Years of Being

Life’s pretty crazy. One moment you’re 18 years old, graduating high school, and have no idea what to do with your life. The next, you’re out in the real world, pursing your career, and still somehow have no idea what to do with your life. As I approach one year closer to the eternal void (and with travel plans ruined by Covid-19), I find myself reflecting on all the life lessons along the way.

If you could speak with your younger self, what advice would you give? A lot can happen in a span of 10 years. I’ve experienced a plethora of experiences and learned many lessons along the way. Here’s 28 life lessons from 28 years of life. I hope they give some insights toward the path of success and fulfillment.

28 Life Lessons for Success

1. Don’t be afraid of failure. You only truly fail if you give up. Persistence is the key to success.
2. Stop worrying about what people think of you. Don’t let the judgments of others impact your life decisions.
3. Spend more time with your loved ones. They won’t be around as long as you think.
4. Take care of your body. Maintain healthy eating habits to avoid future complications.
5. Stop overthinking so much. It’s more important to just take action and adapt.
6. Travel every chance you get. Delaying a trip might ruin your chances of seeing something.
7. Don’t fear traveling alone. Solo travels will be some of the best experiences you’ll encounter.
8. Don’t let your ego control your life. You’re not your thoughts, emotions, or beliefs.
9. Material possessions will only weigh you down.
10. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
11. Invest as early as you can. A seed planted today will become a fruit bearing tree in 20 years.
12. You’ll regret not starting a new venture more than trying and failing at it.
13. Most people have no idea what they are doing with their own life. Try not to take anything personal or compare yourself too much.
14. Be mindful of the things you allow into your subconscious mind.
15. The only time you are ever truly alive is in this moment.
16. Inner peace is the true measurement of success.
17. No external things will ever make you happy.
18. It doesn’t matter how much money you make, only how much you keep.
19. The meaning of life is to create your own purpose.
20. Envision what you desire and it will become a reality.
21. Embrace uncertainty. It usually creates the best opportunities.
22. Don’t overwork yourself. Rest and recovery is necessary for reaching your goals.
23. Keep Leveling up. Small progress done consistently will lead to exponential growth over time.
24. Take accountability. You are the only one responsible for how your life turns out.
25. Your knowledge, skills, and memories are treasures that no one can ever take away from you.
26. Thoughts are powerful things that can affect your life for better or worse. Be careful with how you think.
27. Buy some Bitcoin.
28. Time is life’s most precious commodity. Be conscious of how you spend it.

Most people will wander through life, letting society or their environment dictate where they end up. Learning these life lessons the hard way if ever at all. But you are different. You seek the wisdom to shape your own destiny and take control of your own fate. Unfortunately I won’t be able to guide my younger self through the difficult times. But hopefully these lessons I’ve collected throughout my life inspire reflection on your own path. Thanks for reading, and keep leveling up!