Life Advice for All
Life will throw a lot at you.
Time goes by too fast, people come and go, and there are many difficult decisions you must make.
It can be easy to become overwhelmed.
But don’t let that stop you. Find people who have been there and done that, who are willing to share their mistakes and the lessons they learned.
At UNH, one of my favorite professors was Rick Kilbride. A seasoned businessman who helped change the way I ultimately approached life.
Prior to graduating, he shared these seven pieces of advice on how to attack the ‘real world’ and I added my own thoughts:
You are your network, your circle matters
You should surround yourself with people who are genuine and curious - individuals who want more in life. When you are able to form this group, you will be able to get advice and hear different perspectives. Get people in your corner.
I’m not saying you need to only hang with people who talk about their careers and money all the time. That can be exhausting.
Find genuine people who are motivated, who are passionate, who question the status quo. That will ultimately push you forward and open opportunities.
Cut your losses, let your winners ride
Emotions can get the best of us. Whether it’s failed relationships, failed investments, failed businesses - you need to let them go.
Put your energy and time behind your successes. Water the flowers, pull the weeds.
People who are unable to make decisions, stay stagnant.
Your worst days are ahead of you, but so are your best
We are trained that failing is a bad thing. No one ever wants to look bad or be embarrassed. Yet the greatest lessons I have ever learned were from my failures. You have to battle the self-doubt and put yourself out there in order to truly grow.
Embrace the good days with friends and family. Travel, meet new people, and try new things.
We all have bad days, but don’t let those days get you off track. Because a good day is just around the corner.
Marry someone smarter than you
I’m the last person to come to for relationship advice. I recently heard on a podcast a saying that resonated with me, “The secret to a happy marriage is low expectations.”
All kidding aside, find a life partner that will support you and truly make you happy.
Even I can admit that some things are better not to be done solo…
I have no idea what the future will bring
Be skeptical when someone proclaims themselves as an expert. Making predictions is truly a fool’s game. Those that think they have the answers, usually failed to predict all the major events that have already happened.
Be humble enough to know you don’t know everything. Be open to change.
Learn to think in terms of probabilities and not in absolute terms. When you open your eyes to all possibilities, you don’t view the results as failures, but rather outcomes.
It’s all borrowed time
I won’t go too dark here, similar to a past post. But one thing that will ultimately bring us happiness is gratefulness.
No day is guaranteed.
Every day is truly an opportunity and a gift. Focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t.
Remind yourself that you are capable and willing to do whatever you desire.
There is no “end game” and you’re never done
Focus on the journey, not the destination.
Information is power. The more knowledge and different perspectives you take in, the better off you will be.
Gaining an edge has become more and more difficult.
You should always be looking to learn new things.
It’s not crowded at the top because most settle and give up. Never settle.
Don’t focus solely on money, as that could ultimately be your downfall.
“Victory Is Always Possible For The Person Who Refuses To Stop Fighting” – Napoleon Hill.
Disclosure: This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.