I’m 40. Life Lessons I Wish I Knew in My 20s and 30s

I recently turned 40—does that officially make me "middle-aged"? Maybe, but one thing’s for sure: milestones like this make you reflect. Over the past two decades, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes, and in this video, I’m sharing 20 life lessons I’ve learned from them.

00:00 - Introduction
00:13 - Lesson 1 (Handling the Unexpected)
00:50 - Lesson 2 (Following Your Passion Is Not Enough)
01:56 - Lesson 3 (The Greatest Teacher in Life is Experience)
03:00 - Lesson 4 (Learn How to Learn)
03:56 - Lesson 5 (Comparing Yourself to Yourself)
04:58 - Lesson 6 (The Distractions of Young Love)
05:41 - Lesson 7 (Wealthcare)
06:46 - Lesson 8 (Success = Preparation + Opportunity)
07:50 - Lesson 9 (The Entrepreneur Mindset)
09:20 - Lesson 10 (Financial Literacy)
10:56 - Lesson 11 (Learn to Love Reading)
11:48 - Lesson 12 (Travel and Empathy)
13:02 - Lesson 13 (4-Year Plans)
14:22 - Lesson 14 (Going Through the Motions)
15:20 - Lesson 15 (The Calm Before the Storm)
16:06 - Lesson 16 (New Parents)
17:01 - Lesson 17 (Managing the Chaos)
18:31 - Lesson 18 (The Cracks in a Marriage)
19:48 - Lesson 19 ("I Come First")
21:20 - Lesson 20 (Balancing Your Life)
22:14 - Conclusion

This is a bit different from my usual tech content, but I wanted to open up and share something more personal. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or just looking for a fresh perspective, I hope these lessons inspire and guide you on your journey.

Let me know in the comments—what’s the most important life lesson you’ve learned so far?

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