Forty Lessons from Turning 40
2 min readOct 8, 2023
I recently turned forty. Here are just a few of the many lessons that I have reflected upon and learned along the way:
- I am responsible for my own life
- No one cares
- It’s not too late
- Don’t take time for granted
- I am worthy
- Who cares what they think
- Ask for what you want
- Do not make assumptions
- Actions speak MUCH louder than words
- Everyone is winging it, in some form or fashion
- Everything isn’t for everyone
- The word “friend” has been overused — real friendship requires some sort of reciprocity
- When motivation leaves, discipline should step in
- Distraction is both a loud and silent enemy
- Equal contribution isn’t always necessary, but equal sacrifice is
- I can’t do everything on my own
- Professing to have faith and actually living by it are two very different things
- People will unknowingly project their insecurities onto you
- It’s okay to disagree; everyone does not need to be convinced of my opinion
- Happiness is…