It recently struck me that exactly half my life ago I was graduating from college. In this episode I talk through the first half of my list of 21 pieces of advice I'd give to my 21-year old self (21 years after I graduated). I also discuss a personal vision statement I've recently drafted. Finally, I walk through the impact of rejection in my life and how I've used that to spur motivation and action.
1) Personal vision statement:
- “To discover the best version of me through achieving financial independence, building connections with like-minded people and crafting a life for me and my children filled with purpose, intention and appreciation.”
2) Eight ways to turn failure into rocket fuel:
- Story about applying for another job
- Rekindling my inner fire
- Taking action breeds action, regardless of the result
- “Something I’ve realized while stepping onto this path towards financial independence is this: there is no right way to do it all. There’s no perfect road ahead. We’re supposed to fail and trip and fall down. It one of life’s great lessons.”
- Blog post: https://fiafter40.com/eight-ways-to-turn-failure-into-rocket-fuel/
3) 21 things for 21 yr old me 21 yrs later:
- You are as talented as your mom says you are.
- That feeling you get is called anxiety – it goes away and it won’t kill you.
- Keep writing. Never stop writing.
- You will make more money than you think. Plan accordingly.
- You don’t have to get married.
- Being a dad is harder than you think.
- Stop worrying about letting people down. They will get over it.
- Please shake your procrastination habit.
- Take advantage of every opportunity to travel.
- Read books.
- Blog post: https://fiafter40.com/21-pieces-of-advice-part1/
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