34 lessons from 34 trips around the Sun

1.     Life is about others - selfless acts to help, support and improve others lives is the number 1 meaning of life.

2.     A child gives you a completely new, unexpected, set of feelings – mostly wonderful, but also anxiety, struggle and uncomfortableness.

3.     A dog is the most selfless being on the planet.

4.     Dogs are the best. Specifically Magnolia, the Aussiedoodle.

5.     COMPOUNDING. One of the most important words/actions you will learn, from investing to skin care routine, knowing the impact and benefits of compounding is a super power.

6.     Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.

7.     There becomes a time when you need to buy a library and stop renting books.

8.     Write – journal, plans, goals

9.     Travel more

10. Read books

11. Educate yourself on what you’re interested in – you can’t and won’t be able to know it all – find a topic/hobby/career you’re passionate about and go all in.

12. Find your one thing.

13. Eat REALLY good food – not everyday, but try it once in a while. 

14. Go to the doctor/dentist preemptively 

15. Look after something – a pet, plant or human – 

16. Check yourself – your privilege, 

17. Find a mentor – someone you trust to get advice/support from

18. RAK – Random acts of kindness – pay for a coffee, 

19. Send THANK YOU cards/notes – 

20. Check in on your loved ones – 

21. Everyone is going through something – 

22. Fuck racists/bigots/sexists – anyone who discriminates anyone based on their hate for 

23. Consciously positively impact DEI – at your work, friendship circle, family, clubs/teams – 

24. Do things that scare you – quit your job you hate

25. Love something – it doesn’t have to be a human, a pet/a sports team/an activity – 

26. ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING

27. Amor Fati – love it all – frame every situation/experience in your own colors

28. Premeditation Malorum - Things will go wrong and be taken away from us – and that’s OK.

29. Reflect on yesterday – be present today – and manifest your tomorrow

30. It’s OK to believe in something – just don’t forcibly push it on others.

31. Network. Network. Network. Consistently grow and utilize it.

32. Belly laugh often.

33. Speak to your friends, parents/guardians and loved ones more often.

34. Memento Mori – remember you have to die.