- Things take effort and time, and they take longer then you’d think
- Know the difference between a growth mindset and fixed mindset. Believe you can learn and achieve anything, but it won’t come without effort
- Don’t get too high in life and don’t get too low, you won’t understand this now but when you hit those valleys, remember that a peak is coming in the future. And with soaring highs, a crushing low is coming. As you mature, gain experience, and get older, you’ll learn to not get so high and not get so low. Within the next few years; your life will change because of a tragedy and it’s up to you to decide for better or for worse
- One of the secrets to life is the ability to control your perspective, it’s one of the only things we can control.
- Max out your Roth IRA (or try too) every year into an index fund like vtsax. Practice being frugal, budgeting, and smart with your money. You’ll never become a millionaire by earning money, but by investing that money over a period of 30+ years. If you start now you’ll be 40 years old – believe it or not that is still YOUNG, especially if you die at the average age of 80.
- We’re all going to die one day, life isn’t forever
- Travel far and long.
- Having a pet is rewarding but requires a lot of time and work
- Be selfish and love yourself, eat healthy, workout often, sleep more than you need and drink plenty of water. There is something to be said about sitting in silence for a few minutes each day too.
- Read a good book for 15 minutes each day.
- Keep a journal and write often
- Try new things. Especially when it comes to career shit, and there’s no set age on when you have to have it “figured out”
- Being cool or popular means nothing
1454. Advice to my 10 year old self
Joe DiAndrea 