What an interesting way to ring in 28 – really brings life into perspective. Following the tradition I started at the crisp age of 27, I want to leave my community with 28 pieces of advice. You are in for a treat because I have one more year of knowledge than I did last year. So, here goes it:
- Slow down.
- Share with your neighbor.
- Have integrity.
- Write a “Thank You” note and “Mail It.”
- Value yourself.
- Have compassion.
- And with compassion, have passion.
- Laugh a lot.
- When you are feeling innovative and creative, run with it.
- Go with your gut, it is typically right.
- Meditate.
- Take risks (feel the same way as I did at 27 on this one)
- Admit when you are wrong.
- Listen carefully.
- Surround yourself by good people (this may seem obvious, but take a beat to look at the people who are influencing you).
- Don’t take things personally.
- Don’t make assumptions.
- Don’t judge people.
- Be optimistic.
- Be humble and stay humble.
- Love.
- Step outside of your comfort zone.
- Build your network (quality over quantity).
- Make connections with authentic people and sift through the noise.
- Don’t make excuses.
- Self-reflect.
- Communicate (by making a phone call and not hiding behind text).
- Study the world and gain perspective.
Stay healthy and prosperous, my friends.
*H/T to Albert Einstein – proud to share my birthday with that legend.
-J