- [Instructor] Number one, time doesn't last forever.
Have you been working towards a lifelong goal?
Time is fleeting.
As you grow older,
you'll gain more wisdom, money, and memories,
but you'll also have less time to experience it all.
Aligning yourself with what you truly want
can help make your time feel more fulfilling.
Maybe that would entail some tough sacrifices
at the present moment like stepping out
of a toxic relationship or fixing a bad habit.
These sacrifices may sting but you'll eventually
grow out of the pain and enter a new,
happier era of your life.
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Number two, you need to take the risk.
Do you play what if situations constantly in your head?
As you grow older, you'll start to look back
and ponder on your past self's choices.
People at an older age will start to reflect on
whether they have lived a meaningful life.
Many are at peace with the decisions they've made
but some will feel a sense of despair
and look back with feelings of regret, shame,
and disappointment.
You may fail a couple of times but ignore that nagging voice
in your head and take that risk.
Number three, don't act like someone you're not.
Do you put up a fake front in front of others
so that you won't feel out of place?
It's normal to feel the need to fit in a crowd.
It's how our ancestors made sure
they didn't get left behind to fend for themselves.
It's a shared human trait but if you don't stick up
for what you believe in, you'll live under a false,
masked identity.
You may end up as someone that constantly wants
to please others at the expense of your own happiness.
Number four, take care of your body.
Do you eat well, sleep well, and regularly exercise?
Remember, you only have one body.
Your early years and habits dictate the way
your health will transform and grow in the future.
Do you drink a full glass of water with your meal?
Do you run or exercise?
How about sleeping a good eight hours every night?
Build up your healthy habits now
so that your future self will be happy
that you're still healthy at 70.
Number five, don't be too tough on yourself.
Do you talk negatively about yourself?
Making mistakes can be distressing at times,
especially if your mistake has negatively impacted
other people.
You may resort to thinking negatively about yourself
during those moments, calling yourself a failure,
dumb, or stupid, but by beating yourself down,
you are structuring your mind into one
that regards pessimism as your normal mindset.
A self-defeating mind can decrease your motivation,
worsen a sense of helplessness, and even cause depression.
Number six, building strong relationships.
Do you have a hard time opening up
even with your friends?
People who have good relationships with family,
friends, and loved ones not only have fewer health problems
as they age but they feel more fulfilled, too.
Fostering a positive social life can impact
how your life will pan out.
Whether you find your circle at school or work,
having genuine bonds with people is one of
the most important things in life.
Number seven, life throws curveballs.
Have you been waiting for something great to happen
only for life to take it away from you?
No matter how ready you initially were,
sometimes plans don't always go your way.
Factors outside of your control
could stop or hinder your plans
and you're just left to react to them.
During these moments, it can be tempting
to stop and give up but while it may seem difficult
to get back up, know that it'll be worth it
if it's something you truly are passionate about.
Number eight, material goods don't bring your life joy.
Do you live extravagantly or purchase things impulsively?
Money is an important tool
but it can lead many people astray.
If you let it dictate you,
you'll focus your efforts on just increasing
a number in your bank account while sacrificing the things
that make life truly worth it.
Life isn't about a new phone or that luxury bag.
If you spend your time chasing after material goods,
you'll take time away from
the other parts of your life as well.
Reflect on what's important to you.
Chances are, it's something money can't buy.
Number nine, don't give up too quickly.
Remember when you started a good habit strong
but failed to follow through after a while?
You can't achieve something without putting in the effort.
Sometimes, this effort will last you many hours and weeks
before you'll truly see results.
This can be daunting for many people,
even causing them to stop right as their journey
starts to kick off.
You don't have to work all at once to get ahead and succeed
in what you set yourself out to be,
you just have to do small, consistent steps every day
and after some time, you'll see your efforts bear fruit.
And number 10, be grateful every day.
Each moment, each day, each second that passes won't return.
While some days may be hard or even months and years,
life only happens once.
Be grateful for the little things and big things
and everything in between.
Life isn't always beautiful.
Otherwise, we wouldn't know what separates
the bad days from the good days.
Focus and be grateful for those good days
and days that make life worth living
and you'll realize that your life story
isn't all that bad after all.
So, will you take any of these lessons and apply them?
Have these life lessons helped change your thinking?
Life isn't a linear path.
It's full of ups, downs, and in betweens
and there's no right or wrong path.
Without the expectations of others and money,
choose the path that you feel the happiest in
and don't be afraid to take the plunge.
Your future self will be happy you lived
for your own conviction and passion.
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