21 Lessons for My Younger Self
This is what I’d say if I had five minutes with my past self.
I’ve made a bunch of money, lost a lot of time, done some cool things, and eaten my fair share of humble pie.
If I had to boil the last 5 years into one letter to my younger self, these would be the 21 lines I’d underline.
I hope they mean something to you.
Don’t make the mistake of becoming great at something you hate.
People confuse working smart with… just working.
Remember that the people booing aren’t on the field.
One of the most important reasons to call someone who is important to you is for no reason at all.
How you prepare shows just how much you care.
If you want to change what you do, change who you compare yourself to.
Lessons in life will be repeated until they are learned.
Gratitude helps you fall in love with the life you already have.
The best apology is changed behavior.
Average is the punishment for the weak.
If you can’t solve a problem it’s because you are playing by the rules.
An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes.
If you think practice is boring, try sitting on the bench.
Loyalty begins when there is nothing else to gain.
Don’t give a lecture to someone who needs a hug.
Unspoken expectations are pre-meditated resentments.
People only see the decisions you make, not the choices you have.
You cannot be grateful for what you feel entitled to.
In a war of ego, the loser always wins.
What you work on is more important than how much you work.
Not giving up is the most heroic thing you can do. -Aquaman
—Don’t make the mistake of becoming great at something you hate. That speaks volumes to me… the ability to stop doing something you’re great at just because you hate it is challenging.
So much gold! #11 though, not that simple I feel 😅