Today, as I turn 40 I've had the chance to reflect on lessons I've learnt over the journey thus far.
Here are my 40 thoughts from the 40 years I've had on this planet.
You are your word
Be grateful for all your blessings
Love without conditions
Grow, everyday. Never stop learning
What you think is who you become so guard your thoughts
Always be humble, we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us
There is power in prayer/meditation
Walk your own path. You are the author of your story
Have an orientation towards action. Get moving, get stuff done
Become a person of character
Life is abundant, share your knowledge, your wisdom, time and talents with everyone.
Make it a habit to do nice things for people
Friendship is the best foundation for an amazing marriage (I thank God that I've married my best friend)
Constantly get uncomfortable, you'll grow and life is more exciting
Don't just work hard, be a hard worker in all that you do
Buy multiple copies of great books, share them with others
Beware of the person who has nothing to lose
Walk towards fear, be brave and watch it disappear before your eyes
Celebrate success with those you love.
You can achieve great things with commitment, consistency, hustle and grind
Don't worry about other people's opinions, just be the best version of you
You are the sum of all your habits. Change these and you can change your life
If threatened physically, hit first, hit hard!
Beware of friends who cannot be happy for you when you succeed. Their silence speaks volumes
There is no happiness, happiness is the way - Thich Nhat Hanh
Don't burn bridges, you never know how many times you'll have to cross the same river
Look after the world and the world will look after you (Thanks Henry for this one!)
Choose a life partner who makes you want to be a better person, has high expectations, challenges you directly and loves you unconditionally
Give generously without expecting in return
Love is more than a feeling, it's a conscious choice. Choose each day to love
The people you share your life with make life worth living
Choose an inner circle that will be there for you in all circumstances but will call you out when you need it
Chase after mastery in areas that matter to you
He who serves the most wins
Learn to receive from others
Get up early, there is something special to be found there
Surround yourself with people who make you grow. Layer in those around you that are steps ahead on the journey you wish to take.
Have candour but never without care. Balance your candour based on how much the other person knows you care for them
Be thankful for all the people who impact your life, both big and small
Remember all things are possible with God.
What stood out to you from the above list? Share this or your life lessons below.
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