Today, I will be sharing five crucial insights that will provide a constructive direction for the next 10-15 years of your life journey. Consider this as a gentle guidance for your upcoming future, as if your tomorrow is cautioning you today to make necessary adjustments.
5. Biggest Regret – A study was done where people in their 40s were asked about the things they regret not doing, and surprisingly, 75% of them said they don’t regret the things they did wrong, but rather regret not doing the things they didn’t even try.
I can guarantee that each one of us has at least one or two tasks we’ve been procrastinating on for months or even years. We keep saying, ‘I’ll do it tomorrow,’ or ‘I’ll do it when I finish school, or college, or get a job.’ But the truth is, there’s never a perfect moment.
We keep waiting for the right time, but it never comes. Whether it’s finishing school, getting a job, or retiring, there will always be new responsibilities waiting for us. Remember, no one has more time than you do. So instead of waiting for the perfect moment, start using your resources wisely and begin today. Take 15 minutes or 30 minutes every day to work on those tasks you’ve been putting off. Grab a pen and paper after finishing this article, jot down the things you’ve been delaying, and start planning. Don’t wait until you’re in your 30s or 40s to realize how much time you’ve wasted. Start now!”
4. Seeking Validation – Sometimes I look back and realize how stupid I was. You see, it’s human nature to crave praise, to have someone appreciate us. But in real life, not everyone gets praised because you have to do something significant to earn it. It takes hard work, dedication, and time to achieve something in any field. And nowadays, the easiest way to seek attention is through social media.
People spend hours editing and uploading photos daily, constantly updating their status and stories just to grab attention. If you find yourself doing this too, it’s a clear sign that you’re not satisfied with your life. You’re seeking happiness from the attention of others.
Sure, you might get attention this way, but it’s shallow and worthless. Because in reality, no one cares about your posts or stories for more than a second. Yet, you’re wasting hours on them. Instead of chasing cheap attention, focus on improving yourself, Increase your value in real life so that people have to respect you, they get influenced by you and try to be like you. See, using social media isn’t a problem, but relying solely on it is.
Instead of seeking fake attention, build meaningful interactions and authentic connections.
3. Chasing People – Have you ever seen two old people romancing and running after each other like we do at this age? Probably not.
See, at this age, we don’t have enough maturity within us to build a healthy relationship with another person. If you get into a relationship at this age, there’s not just a 90% chance, but a 100% chance that you’ll end up getting hurt. This relationship will be filled with toxicity and possessiveness. you will overthink about small things like not getting a reply to a message or not seeing your status.
Remember my firend, getting into a relationship just because the other person seems attractive will only leave you unhappy in the end. Whether you like it or not, you’ll end up hurt, and sometimes it takes years to recover from it. Right now, you might not understand these things because your feelings might be saying something else. It’s normal to be attracted to someone, but the problem arises when you invest everything in these feelings. All you need to do is think practically, keep your desires in check, and remember that no one wants to stay with someone who has no goals in life. They might be attracted for a short while, but eventually, they’ll leave. So, don’t waste your time chasing after someone. As the English saying goes, “Don’t waste your time chasing butterflies. Mend your garden, and the butterflies will come.” This means, don’t waste your time chasing after fleeting attractions. Focus on building yourself, and good things will come your way naturally.
2. Not Investing in yourself – it doesn’t mean splurging on expensive branded clothes, shoes, or phones on EMI. It means spending on things that contribute to your physical and intellectual growth, things that make you financially secure. This could include books, a healthy diet, gym memberships, value-adding courses, or a laptop or PC to learn new skills.
Before buying something worth 500 rupees, we often think about it 500 times, watch hundreds of videos, but hesitate to spend even 5 minutes on something that could actually benefit us. At this point, I won’t delve much into it as you are smart enough to understand. I’ll just say this: if you don’t have a lot of money right now, it’s not a big problem. Everyone goes through this phase at your age. The key is to look at how much time and money you have right now and how much of it you’re investing in your mind, body, and future.
1. Early success – I made a mistake that I still regret today. Back in 2017-18, I created 1-2 videos on YouTube but gave up because they weren’t getting enough views. But back then, there wasn’t much competition. If I had kept making videos consistently, I could have had millions of subscribers today.
Imagine this: I offer you $500 a month if you wait, or nothing if you don’t. Which option will you choose? Of course, you’d choose the first option. But in real life, we often give up too soon. Maybe you’ve tried something a few times and then quit, or you will make this mistake in future because everyone wants success quickly. Let me tell you, as you move forward in the life, when you witness another individual succeed in same field in which you gave up, even if they lacked inherent talent but consistently took action, you will experience a profound sense of regret. You’ll wish you had persevered and continued trying, so that today you could have been somewhere else.
So, if you believe even 30-40% that you can do something, don’t give up. Even if you can only spare half an hour a day, keep at it. Remember, the most valuable things you have are time and energy.
Out of 100 people who start something, only 1-2 make it after three years. But if you stay consistent for 2-3 years, you’ll likely surpass most people your age and circle of friends.
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