27 Rules for Life

27 thoughts for 27 years.

10 years old. 2005–06 season. Won the championship :)

I turn 28 today.

27 was the best year of my life to date. So I felt like sharing 27 thoughts for my 27 laps around the sun (in no particular order):

1. Your circle is important. Be aware of who you spend time with.
2. Don’t be afraid to do things on your own. That’s when you really know who you are.
3. Imposter syndrome is a joke. Get out of your own way.
4. The more you do something, the less scary it becomes.
5. Have a plan of where you want to go. Enjoy the moment, but have the destination in mind.
6. The destination can change. Everyone changes their mind.
7. You’ll always be okay. The worst thing that can happen to you is death. And it’s not like you stress when you die.
8. You should only compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
9. People come and go for a reason. Enjoy it while it lasts, then let go.
10. Grudges do nothing but hold you back.
11. The only person that will deal with you for the rest of your life is you, so love yourself.
12. Expectations will almost always let you down.
13. Life is as complicated as you want it to be. The answer to things is often a yes or a no.
14. Everyone is your friend when things are going well. Prioritize those who have your back when things aren’t going well.
15. Your inner child will ultimately guide you.
16. If you can’t say you admire anything about a close friend, then they’re not a close friend.
17. Don’t have a job – have a career. It’s up to you to make it.
18. Make the best career moves for you. Nobody else really cares, even if they say they do.
19. Same goes for what you do in your life. Everyone is too busy with their own lives to really care about what you’re doing.
20. Pain and suffering are a part of life. Embrace them.
21. Making time to reflect will answer most of your questions.
22. If it doesn’t work out, you can always go back.
23. You can ask for advice, but your intuition knows what’s best.
24. You don’t like to listen to complaints – so don’t complain.
25. Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Do what you want and figure it out as you go.
26. You are the reason for most of your problems.
27. Be disciplined, but have fun.

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28. The only way out is through.