Turning 30 happens to be a significant milestone for most folks. However, most of us turn 30 not feeling prepared to face the next stage in life. By learning these seven lessons, you will be equipped for your future.

7 Important Lessons You Must Learn Before 30

1. Money Is Not Everything

One of the lessons you must learn before 30 is that though money is essential, but it is not everything. In your 20’s, one is excited about the freedom money offers. You are not happy about the place you live? You can move to a quieter and greener neighborhood. Health problems? You can get medication without worrying about affordability. It offers you convenience as you can afford a comfortable lifestyle.

However, we are meant to be a river and not a reservoir. Let money be a means to an end and not the end. Focus on value; i.e., connected with people, friendships, contributing to your environment and society as a whole. After all, the best things in life are free.

2. Take Care Of Your Body

Your body probably works pretty well when in your 20’s. However, the effects of your life choices will be evident as you grow older.

Moreover, your body is the vehicle to your success. It will take care of you when you take care of it. So exercise regularly, about 15 minutes to one hour daily, and ensure you live on a healthy diet. Exercise not to show off, but to celebrate what your body can do.

3. Failure Is Good

Another life lesson you must learn before 30, is that failure is necessary for your learning process. We were wired early on that failure is bad, but as you age, you will realize that not all failure is dreadful.

Failure happens to be freedom in disguise as the worst has happened; thus you can move forward. You also learn what doesn’t work, and by evaluating the lead up to the failure, you learn what you did wrong. Therefore, embrace failure. Fail fast, fail forward as it is the only path to success.

4. Listen To Your Inner Voice

How often have you had an eerie feeling about a person or a situation and ignored it only for your suspicions to be confirmed? One of the lessons you have to learn before 30 is to listen to this inner guide; to trust your gut instinct.

Yes, pay attention to what others tell you, to what you read, but ultimately listen to your guts. You have all the answers within you, and your soul/gut is your most trusted adviser.

5. Pace Yourself

When in your early 20’s, one feels like they have to do everything now. The need to get to the top, find love, experience everything, and plan our lives is too overwhelming.

However, we have limited potential, and we cannot do everything let alone do everything now. Therefore, focus on one thing at a time, be good at it, complete it, then move on to the next. Don’t rush things, but let life unfold as it should.

6. It Is All About Perspective

Everything in life seems so important; from the job you did not get, to the fight you are having, to the college that did not accept you. However, they are only important because you make them important. Perspective is one of the life lessons you should learn before 30.

How you view the world, determines how you react or don’t react. Change

“Life is about perspective and how you look at something. Ultimately, you have to zoom out.” – Whitney Wolfe Herd

7. You Can’t Please Everyone

It is human to want to be liked, respected, and to belong. However, it should not get to a point where you seek validation from other people. That comes from inside.

Understand that not everyone will agree with you, not everyone will like you, and not everyone will respect you. But remember, the respect that matters most is self-respect.

Don’t let mistakes overwhelm you but let them be lessons for a better future. Lessons in your 20’s should serve as a compass in your 30’s for a more fulfilling life.

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We tend to judge success by the day.. Not seeing the bigger picture. A perfect example of not seeing the forest for the trees. We also tie our dreams to some external validation which will never be enough motivation to keep going. We set these huge goals without considering how long it will take achieve them, or acquire the new skills required to do so. Thus, we throw in the towel when things get difficult. The reasons why we give up are more subtle. Below are the reasons we give up, and how to counterattack..

We Give Up Because We Lack GRIT | Ways to Counter Attack

Ted Geisel’s manuscript was rejected by 27 different publishers; he almost burned it, but he tried one more time under the pen name Dr Seuss (this is GRIT). The rest, as they say, is history.

GRIT is the inner courage, and the determination to do whatever needs to be done despite the challenges. Most people lack this, often because we never had to get our hands dirty, and that’s why we give up.

To counterattack, you have to develop GRIT. Start by pursuing your interests, practice to be competent, connect with a higher purpose, cultivate hope, and get a gritty community.

We Give Up Because We’re Stuck In Our Comfort Zone | Ways to Counter Attack

A comfort zone is a situation where one feels safe and at ease. Most people give up as they are not comfortable with the uncertainty of being outside their comfort zones. However, growth and success are only possible when you step out of your comfort zone; when you can embrace feeling awkward when trying out something new. Sadly, most people are not willing to step out of their comfort zones.

To counterattack, start by recalibrating your reality; do everyday things differently. Next, take your time making decisions. Slowing down makes you uncomfortable, pushing you out of the zone. Finally, do it in small steps as it takes time.

Our Discipline Evaporates | Ways to Counter Attack

Discipline is doing the right thing for yourself despite the circumstances. It is practising self-restraint, pushing ahead even when it would be easier to give up. Most people who throw in the towel lack this tenacity. They give in to indulgences when restraint becomes difficult.

Cultivating self-discipline helps you counter the destructive habit of giving up. Start by eliminating temptations, eating healthily and regularly, change your routine, reward yourself for small accomplishments, and learn to forgive yourself.

We Give Up When We Don’t Believe It’s Possible | Ways to Counter Attack

Lack or loss of belief that our dreams can come true is a common reason why we give up. When starting, we have a faith that our dream is achievable; that is until we are faced with reality. The challenges, the obstacles, and the time it will take are belief-killers. And lack of belief is a dream killer.

However, these challenges should only strengthen your resolve — counterattack by first winning in your mind. Winning in your mind develops courage and resilience to succeed.

We Suffer A Lack of Focus | Ways to Counter Attack

Another reason why we give up, why we quit, is because we are easily distracted by new things. We lack focus. A dream or end goal requires attention; consistent attention, but the list of distractions is endless. From a new show to trying to make ends meet.

If you are easily distracted by impractical fixations, then there are no excuses. To go on the offensive, reduce your choices, and eliminate your distractions. If your reasons are more demanding, say to keep a roof over your head, try setting aside an hour or two a day to work on your goals.

The Fear of Failure | Ways to Counter Attack

Fear of failure is more like self-sabotage. It is rooted in fear of rejection by others (family and friends), and not in the failure itself. Furthermore, it’s is debilitating. It makes you stop taking chances and you doubt yourself. You result to doing things that are ‘safe.’ And thus give up on your dreams.

To overcome the fear of failure, visualise obstacles, think more appropriately, analyse all potential outcomes, and look at the worst-case scenario. Finally, have a contingency plan, and forget what people will think about you.

Loss Aversion | Ways to Counter Attack

Picture this; a colleague offers to flip a coin, if it lands on heads, she will give you $20. However, you will have to part with $20 should it fall on tails. Would you take the gamble? Probably not; the reward has to be twice the amount you will lose. This is loss aversion; that is, the psychological pain of losing is twice the pleasure of gaining.  

Most people give up as they don’t want to lose. Avoiding the worst-case scenario is seen as more beneficial than gaining.

You have to conquer the loss aversion cognitive bias and develop a will to win — mull over why you are hesitating and obliterate each of those obstacles.

Living in an Environment Filled with Negativity | Ways to Counter Attack

Negativity is harmful and contagious, and most people give up as negative Nancys surround them. Surrounding yourself with people with limiting beliefs will kill your dreams faster than any of the other reasons on this list.

To counter attack, you have to cut off toxic people and surround yourself with positive people.

Poor Time Management | Ways to Counter Attack

Not having enough time is an everyday excuse we come up with when asked why we gave up. Talk to some of your colleagues on why they gave up, and odds are lack of time will be one of the many defences.

However, it is poor time management and not lack of time. We will gladly binge watch a new show over working on our dreams. We spend time on pointless ventures, time we should spend acquiring new skills and working on our goals. To overcome, you have to set a schedule and stick to it. You have to prioritise and set boundaries.

We Get Tired of Repetitiveness | Ways to Counter Attack

To achieve your dreams, or acquire what you desire, you have to rinse and repeat everything you do daily. Think of striking an oak tree with an axe a thousand times. If you hit it in 1000 different places, you will not bring it down. But strike it a thousand times in the same spot, and you will bring it down.

Repetition reduces dopamine release, and you are no longer excited about what you are doing. Thus, you throw in the towel as you’re chasing excitement. However, we have to be comfortable with repetitiveness to get to our goals. Try changing how you perform the tasks to prevent the risk of boredom. Changing your workspace or working in a coffee shop or a shared workspace could help. Mix it up to maximise your results.

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Learn how to influence people and gain more control over every area of your life.

48 Laws of Power: Strategies for Gaining Ultimate Power

1. Never Outshine The Master

Avoid victory over superiors – it will cost you more than it is worth.

2. Never Put Too Much Trust In Friends

People are selfish and pursue their own interests. There are sturdier ships than friendship. Former opponents make more loyal and stronger friends.

3. Conceal Your Intentions

Never reveal everything you know, you are giving away your power.

4. Always Say Less Than Necessary

Only speak when you have something meaningful to say. When you speak, people will know they must listen.

5. So Much Depends On Your Reputation: Guard It With Your Life

Your reputation precedes you.. Protect and build your reputation carefully, it can sway people even before you meet them.

6. Court Attention At All Cost

It is better to remembered than forgotten. “All publicity is good publicity.” – Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

7. Get Others To Do The Work For You | 48 Laws of Power

The greatest business minds all have one thing in common: They didn’t do everything themselves.. Enlist the best people in each area of business, if you’re just starting out learn from the best people in each area before you are ready to lead from the front.

8. Make People Come To You

Be proactive not reactive. Force your opponent to react to your moves and you will always be on the front foot.

9. Win Through Actions Not Words

Let success make the noise. Don’t argue with superiors, agree and then demonstrate.

10. Infection: Avoid The Unhappy & Unlucky

Cut out the fire-starters, try to help them instead, and you will burn along side them. Surround yourself with those that are where you want to be or have a clear conviction to get there otherwise you will damage your own progression.

11. Learn To Keep People Dependant On You

Become the master of a task no-one wants to do, or understands & you will never be replaced.

12. Use Selective Honesty To Disarm Your Victim

Be honest when people expect you to be dishonest and they will trust you for life.

13. When Asking For Help Appeal To People’s Self Interest

When negotiating don’t mention debts or reasons why something is owed to you, instead draw attention to the mutual benefits that may be procured, they will be much more likely to accept your proposal.

14. Pose As A Friend – Work As A Spy

Test people’s honesty, before you consider trusting them. People will reveal much more to a friend, than an adversary. You can then use the information gathered to your advantage.

15. Crush Your Enemy Totally

Don’t just beat your enemy, finish them off or they will return stronger.

16. Absence Increases Respect And Honor

When we lose something, we discover how valuable it is. Speak and appear less frequently and only appear when something important is at hand, you will received with much more respect.

17. Cultivate An Air Of Unpredictability

When you don’t know what to expect it is much harder to prepare. Keep people guessing and never reveal all of your moves, the fear of the unknown will drive people to keep you on side.

18. Isolation Is Dangerous | 48 Laws of Power

Introverted or not, isolation will see you develop tunnel vision within your own thoughts, we all need other’s opinions, even if we think they are wrong. Other view points will help strengthen our own vision.

Remember: If someone is trying to coerce you to remove friends and family from your life they are trying to gain more control over you.

19. Do Not Offend The Wrong Person

You never know who you are dealing with.. Unnecessarily offending people is not a wise move, you create additional problems by speaking.. When it’s more to your benefit to say nothing.

20. Do Not Commit To Anyone

Committing yourself to someone means more obligations and less control. Keep your options open.

21. Play A Sucker To Catch A Sucker

Sometimes you may have to play a fool, to fool a fool. Playing dumb can be of great benefit in the right situation.

22. Surrender Tactic: Transform Weakness Into Power | 48 Laws of Power

Don’t be stubborn. You should always concede a battle, to stay in the war. Don’t sacrifice everything for pride, live to fight another day so you can achieve ultimate victory.

23. Concentrate Your Forces

Focus on your most important task until it is mastered.

24. Play The Perfect Courtier

Whether you like it or not you are part of the game so you must learn to be good at it. Never reveal all of your cards but be ready with moves other are not expecting. Be nice to everyone you may need them one day.

25. Recreate Yourself

“Other people’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.” – Les Brown

26. Keep Your Hands Clean

Retain your integrity, always have an answer for taking a certain course of action.

27. Create A Cult: Prey On People’s Need To Believe

Think for yourself. Never invest yourself fully into any belief or you give it the power to destroy you.

28. Enter Action With Boldness | 48 Laws of Power

Self-Belief is powerful, if others see your resolve towards an outcome, even if you know less than a competitor, they will take your side. Be fearless.

29. Plan All The Way To The End

Before you take action, envisage the big picture. Plan for the future not for the moment.

30. Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless

Boast how much work went into something and it’s natural allure will diminish. Let people believe you are capable of effortless genius.

31. Get Others To Play With The Cards That You Deal

People like to think they have a choice. Present them with two options, both of which benefit you.

32. Play To People’s Fantasies

If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

33. Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew

Know the weakness’ of others and you can control them. Never reveal your weakness or you risk being controlled.

34. Act Like A King

You’re a King in your own right. Act like it. When people are seeking a King, you will be ready and looked upon favourably.

35. Master The Art Of Timing

Any action performed at the perfect moment is much more effective. Master the art of timing to increase your effectiveness.

36. Disdain Things You Cannot Have

When you ignore someone they cannot influence you.

37. Create Compelling Spectacles

When you do something, do it big. People’s natural curiosity is easily invoked.

38. Think As You Like, But Behave Like Others

Try to fit in, especially if you have different views from others, it’s always easier to make moves from within rather than from outside.

39. Stir Up Waters To Catch Fish | 48 Laws of Power

Mice desire cheese so much, the don’t even notice the metal contraption attached to it. Tempt people with what they want and you can control their movements.

40. Despise The Free Lunch

It pays to be generous. If you could have a coffee with a genius, but the coffee costs $50, even though it’s 10x more expensive, the investment is well worth it.

41. Avoid Stepping Into A Great Mans Shoes

Don’t make it your life mission to be better than someone else. Go your own way & create a new legacy.

42. Strike The Shepard & The Sheep Will Scatter

Every organisation has structurally weak points. You can topple an empire by silencing a few select people.

43. Work On The Hearts & Minds Of Others

Be humble, or be humbled. If you see yourself above others, you have further to fall..

44. Disarm And Infuriate With The Mirror Effect

Match people’s energy, ideas and persuasions and they will let their guard down. If they can see themselves in you they will accept you as one of their own.

45. Preach Change But Never Reform Quickly

People idealise change, but don’t actually want to change. Preach of better outcomes but make changes gradually to keep people interested.

46. Never Appear Too Perfect

If you appear too perfect, people will fear you and begin planning your demise. Stay close to power but try not to become the face of it.

47. In Victory Learn When To Stop

Know when to take a loss and move on, you will last longer in the long run.

48. Assume Formlessness

Always be ready to adapt and improvise. “You must be shapeless, formless, like water, when you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Be water my friend.” – Bruce Lee

If You Do These 2 Things  You Will Be Successful..

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Let’s face it, not even Tony Robbins wakes up motivated every single day. Tony will tell you himself .. maintaining a strong mindset is part of a continuous process towards self development.

The most successful people have triggers to help them get into peak state and own the day.

For some it’s meditation, others hit the gym or listen to some epic music. Personally, I love YouTube. 

It’s an amazing place to get an instant hit of motivation and get pumped up. A quick 3-5 minute video can light a fire under you to demolish your daily tasks. Or there are more extensive sources and interviews which can alter your perception on life and how you do things.

Here are seven of the best Youtube channels to help you crush it in business & life.

7 Youtube Channels for Instant Motivation and Inspiration

1. Tom Bilyeu

Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and founder of Impact Theory.

His company’s mission is, “To share information with people that will actually help them execute on their dreams.”

Tom’s channel has incredible videos that are no fluff and packed with tons of useful information. He interviews high achievers on his show Impact Theory like Ed Mylett, Gary Vee, Mel Robbins, and others. His channel also has shorter motivational videos (Impact Quotes), and Q&As with Tom himself. 

Tom’s 1:1 video content has things like starting a morning routine, growing a business, self-care, and endless other tips. This guy is so committed to his vision to share knowledge that his studio is actually inside his Beverly Hills mansion!

I’m confident in saying following his channel has changed my life and business!

2. Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty is the millennial monk turned entrepreneur who’s changing the world with his viral videos. After being a monk for several years, working in corporate America, Jay was discovered by Arianna Huffington & his videos started getting huge views.

Since being spotted by Arianna, he’s gone to produce tons of quality content that goes viral on a regular basis. In fact, his videos have been viewed over 3 billion times! His content is all about helping you lead a better life and achieve your dreams.

One of my favorite videos of his I recommend watching is “Before You Waste Time.” He talks about the importance of spending every moment of your time cherishing it and not wasting it.

His channel also has videos on self-care, success habits, and inspirational stories. He’s definitely a must follow!

3. Brendon.com

Brendon.com is the Youtube channel of best-selling author and motivational speaker Brendon Burchard.

Brendon’s content will help you lead a better quality of life because he’s been through so much himself and this knowledge shines through his videos.

After nearly committing suicide as a teen he goes on to become the master of his life, building a successful business, and helping millions of others do the same. His channel is all about the step by step process for you to do the same.

His videos are focused on motivation, success habits, overcoming fear, and so much else. A lot of his videos are under 10 minutes long so it’s easy to throw on for a quick zap of motivation to start your day.

4. London Real

London Real is a Youtube channel hosted by Brian Rose. Brian has a wildly successful interview show and is himself an incredibly successful businessman, after graduating from MIT.   

In 2011, he founded London Real to introduce people to the most fascinating people in the world.

And he’s done just that, as his 350 episodes have been watched over 50,000,000 times! His guests have included people like Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tim Ferriss, Grant Cardone, and many more.

Besides the amazing 60-minute guest interviews, Brian also has videos about business, passion, and even workout advice. They’re both entertaining and educational which makes for a fun watch.

I love Brian’s channel as it has a little bit of everything and will help you in all areas of life.

5. Gary Vee

Everyone knows Gary Vee as the hustle king because he is constantly putting out epic content that turns heads.

And his Youtube channel is no different. He is regularly producing video content for entrepreneurs and people who need instant motivation and real life advice.

He gives in-depth strategies on producing content, growing your business, and maintaining a successful mindset. Gary Vaynerchuk also excels at short videos to snap you out of a slump and start executing on your dreams.  Passion isn’t lacking in any of Gary’s videos!

But of all the videos on his channel, one of my favorites is “Haters.” In this short clip, he talks about why people can’t let others get them down and quit on their dreams.

Anytime I’m in need of a spark to get the day going, Gary Vee is my go-to channel!

6. Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes is another channel I love following as it offers something for everyone.

He has interviewed incredibly successful entrepreneurs, doctors, and many different experts on his show, School of Greatness.

Some of them include Tony Robbins, Kobe Bryant, Jim Kwik, and so many more!

The channel is filled with tons of content on social media, life hacks, relationships, and building an online business. If you’re trying to improve your health, wealth or start an online business, Lewis Howes is a must follow.

7. Evan Carmichael

The last channel I highly suggest taking a look at is Evan Carmichael. Evan is a very popular entrepreneur and Youtuber who creates epic clips of “10 Rules of Success.” Whether it’s the 10 rules of Steve Jobs, Jack Ma, Warren Buffett and more.

His Youtube channel gives you the exact steps that people have successfully used to get where they are today. While a majority of the channel is about success it also including some incredible life advice and inspiring stories.

I love watching Evan’s videos in the morning or when I want to watch something interesting that will also teach me something useful.

I’m confident these 7 Youtube Channels will give you a better quality of life in your business, family, and life.

Remember, what you watch, read or listen to in the morning has a dramatic impact on your day. Start the day right by turning off negative news and focus on building yourself up with these epic channels.

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Before you go all in for 2019, I think it’s important to review what went well and what didn’t from the previous year..

A great habit I picked up a few years back, is to keep an ongoing note on my phone, for whenever I feel like life taught me a great lesson.

At the end of December, I finally looked back on those notes and found these five powerful lessons..

Learn from my mistakes so you can make 2019 the year that will change your life..

Lessons From 2018 That Could Change Everything

1. Quit Caring About What Other People Think | Lessons From 2018

Let me ask you, do you let other people’s opinions dictate what you do in your life? If you’re like most people, the answer is a resounding yes.

But if your entire happiness or well-being is dependent on others, you’re going to end up in a neck deep, pile of misery.

In 2019, You. Do. You.

Live a life that is true to yourself this year, who cares what anyone thinks. Life is too short to let the opinions of others hold you back. It could be a choice you will regret forever.

So lace up yours boots, get ready to march into 2019 like you own the place.. This is YOUR YEAR.

2. Focus on the Future | Lessons From 2018

You have to have the belief that your future is brighter than your past. Quit looking backwards and focus on the future.

Looking back on past regrets brings up guilt, shame, and just counter-productive negativity.

You can’t change the past but you can create the future. If you want to change anything, start tomorrow.

Don’t let your past hold you back one second longer.

3. Check The Stories You’re Telling Yourself | Lessons From 2018

If you want life to change, you have to change. And you can’t change if you don’t sit down and evaluate your own stories and beliefs.

Here’s what I mean … how much of your past stories are holding you back? Whether it’s in fitness, business, income or with relationships? Dig deep, figure it out so you can move forward.

Don’t limit your future potential by listening to past, negative beliefs. Everyone has them, drop what no longer serves you so you can create the future you deserve.

4. Have an Attitude of Blissful Dissatisfaction | Lessons From 2018

When hearing a podcast with world-class entrepreneurs, Tom Bilyeu and Ed Mylett, I first heard the concept of “blissful dissatisfaction.” Which means focusing on gratitude and appreciation in your life but always wanting more.

The key is percentages, as they said, to keep it at an 80/20 split. Focus a majority of your time in 2019 with a positive attitude towards yourself but the other 20% should be focused on self improvement.

5. Celebrate All The Wins (Especially the Little Ones) | Lessons From 2018

Just by visiting this site.. you’ve proven, you’re one of the passionate few who is motivated to create a better life for yourself. And most likely you have some audacious goals for 2019.

One thing I’ve found in 2018 is that you need to celebrate your wins, even the small ones.

Why?

Because everytime you celebrate a win, your brain releases the positive, feel-good hormone dopamine. Your brain loves dopamine, so you are basically training your brain to hunt more achievements.

Celebrate the wins in all areas. Whether it’s sticking to your diet, hitting the gym, reading a book or planning your day. No positive goal is too small to celebrate!

I’m confident these five lessons can help you in 2019 and speed up your success. Don’t let 2019 end up like 2018. You can DO more, BE more, and create more this year than you could ever begin to imagine..

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Use these Anthony Bourdain quotes to start getting out of your comfort zone and start living life to the fullest:

“I’m not afraid to look like an idiot.” – Anthony Bourdain

Nor should you. Anyone that is super successful has looked like an idiot more times than they can count.

Trying to not look stupid is a mistake. It’s part of the process of becoming successful.

If you want to do great things you have to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. Any beginner has struggles, its part of growing and becoming something more.

As the best-selling author, Robin Sharma said, “Every master was once a beginner. Every pro was once an amateur.”

“Your body is not a temple: It’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” – Anthony Bourdain Quotes

You never know when your last moment will come so start enjoying more of your life instead of playing it safe. Enjoy the ride. Travel, meet new people, try new food, and start making progress on that bucket list.

While you should maintain your health so you can have more time for epic experiences, don’t be afraid to test yourself. Sign up for that marathon or enroll in a karate class. Your body can more than you’re probably giving it credit for.

“Without new ideas success can become stale.” – Anthony Bourdain Quotes

Ideas in equal ideas out. To get more ideas you need to change your environments regularly and regularly put in new information. Whether it’s reading a few pages each day, watching educational videos on Youtube or listening to podcasts.

Find ways that you enjoy learning and make it part of your daily routine. You’re never going to get great ideas sitting around. Get out and experience life, ideas will find you.

“What are our expectations? Which of the things we desire are within reach? If not now, when? And will there be some left for me?” – Anthony Bourdain Quotes

Quit waiting for the perfect time to do anything. Give yourself permission to go out and do something great with your life. The time is now, don’t wait until it’s too late!

“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food. It’s a plus for everybody.” – Anthony Bourdain Quotes

Traveling and meeting new people can often give you a new perspective in life. If you’re out of your comfort zone, you’re bound to look at your life differently. It’s a win-win situation too.

You either find a new place to travel and maybe live or appreciate your current situation more. Plus, you’ll always remember travel more than you’ll remember some purchase on Amazon.

“Without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, and moribund.” – Anthony Bourdain Quotes

Mix up your routine, keep your mind and body guessing all the time. Your brain isn’t wired to do more, that’s up to you. Remember, it’s a survival mechanism more than anything, it’s not going to force you out of your comfort zone.

That’s up to you! Even if it’s little things like driving a different route, finding a new gym or shopping a different sore. Keep exploring to break the monotony of life.

Use these Anthony Bourdain quotes to start exploring and get out of your comfort zone. Life is too short to do the same thing over and over again. Have fun, push yourself, and go all in on creating an epic life.

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Over the years there have been many classics that make us laugh, cry, and ponder life a little more deeply. These two timeless tour de forces take it one step farther. They help us contemplate the vastly important role we play in shaping our own success. Enjoy these flashback broadcasts that teach us exactly how to step forward in life….

‘Think Different’ Original: Apple, 1997

Twenty years ago Apple experienced incredible growth, tripling their stock price in just one calendar year.

Twenty-one years ago Apple was in trouble and headed towards failed obscurity.

What changed in those 12 months?

It was 1997. Co-founder Steve Jobs had been back at the company for just one year after having been ousted 12 years prior due to poor sales of his Macintosh concept. Now he was interim CEO of a company that was experiencing declining profits and a reputation for making fun artistic toys rather than top-tier business technology. He made a decision: he was going to change everything, the face of the company’s public persona from the ground up.

The outcome of that decision was this anti-establishment masterpiece:

According to the creative director at the agency who designed the advertisement, Jobs initially liked ‘The Crazy Ones’ pitch. Yet he was afraid that his reputation as an egotist might get him “skewered by the press” if he equated Apple with geniuses such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Ghandi. Then Jobs checked himself, saying two words that sent Apple soaring into the history books as the worldwide leader of consumer electronics and media sales:

“Screw it.”

You see, Jobs decided to forge ahead with this legendary advertisement because he’d already learned two valuable life lessons from his early years as an entrepreneurial thought leader:

He’d discovered the value of following his own instincts, rather than giving his power over to naysayers who had no stake in the outcome.

He’d learned to embrace his own unique style, and used that self-love to help the company he’d co-founded soar to unsurpassed heights.

This one commercial went on to generate such enormous buzz that it allowed for the historic and groundbreaking successful launch of the Apple iMacs in 1998.

“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The ones who see things differently. While some may see them as ‘the crazy ones’, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world – are the ones who do.”

‘Maybe It’s My Fault’: Michael Jordan for Nike, 2008

Nike and ‘Air’ Jordan have an iconic relationship that dates back to 1984 when the sport’s legend laced up a pair of black and red Airships during his rookie preseason. MJ was told in no uncertain terms by the NBA to lose his revolutionary style and conform to his team’s color scheme, as per the rules.

The ‘Banned’ commercial that resulted was a bold move by Jordan, who hadn’t yet shown the world just how it’s done.

His audacity struck many at the time as being overly arrogant, but nearly 25 years later another collaborative project took place between the retail giant and the free throw genius which revealed the secret behind Jordan’s unshakable certainty so many years ago.

As this enlightening advertisement reveals, it was Jordan’s self-confidence and not his arrogance that instigated his decision to stand his ground against the world’s most powerful professional basketball organization. Here’s what we came to understand about this Master Life Manifestor:

Back in 1984 he already knew that his future success was ensured because he’d done the gritty, humbling, limit-pushing hard work that is a requirement of triumph. Every single day.

He’d experienced a life full of failures born from his attitude of risk-taking, and so had learned firsthand that these losses are simply signposts to future successes.

You see, Michael Jordan spent his early years not taking ‘no’ for an answer. That’s why he didn’t even blink when NBA commissioner David Stern declared his sneakers forbidden. He took that rejection, turned it around to made Nike and himself immense profits – and got some new shoes in the process.

With the October release of the Air Jordan XXXIII, it’s good to look back and celebrate Michael Jordan’s prowess both on and off the court. This illuminating quote reveals the true tale of just how champions are made:

“Maybe it’s my fault, maybe I made you think my highlights started at the free throw line and not in the gym. Maybe I made you think that …my game was built on flash and not fire. Maybe it’s my fault that you didn’t see that failure gave me strength. Maybe I led you to believe it was easy. Or maybe you’re just making excuses.” – Michael Jordan

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A close relationship with the right person is vital to your health, happiness, and fulfillment. Your relationship can make or break how you interact and engage with the world on a daily basis.

Yet so many people stay in the wrong relationship because they are too afraid of leaving. So many people aren’t happy but too scared to try and find anything else.

If you think you’re in the wrong relationship here are five surefire ways to tell.

1. You Don’t Spend Time Together (and don’t try too)

Life gets busy. Work, family, friends, events and everything else take up a ton of time. But if you’re not scheduling time with your partner then you’re probably going to fail.

If you aren’t spending time with your other half and aren’t concerned about it, what’s the point of keeping it going? Your partner is someone to share life with, not just a roommate.

2. You Don’t Trust Each Other

Trust is hard to get and easy to give away. If you aren’t trusting your partner it’s a huge red flag. Not only will this lack of trust lead to other issues, but it will also make the entire relationship problematic.

If you can’t communicate openly about trust issues its a sign that you’re probably in the wrong relationship.

3. Your Goals Don’t Align

I’m sure you first met you talked about your future and goals as individuals. As you dated longer or maybe even moved in, I’m sure you talked about your future goals of careers, travel, marriage or kids.

But if you and your partner no longer share your dreams it might be a sign that you’re in the wrong relationship. If one person wants to travel the world while the other wants a stable family life and 9-5 careers, the relationship is going to have problems.

Make sure you constantly check in and have goals that align together.

4. You’ve Stopped Making Effort

As Tony Robbins once said, “If you always do the little things that you did in the beginning, there will never be an end.” And he’s 100% right.

If you’ve stopped making effort to do the little things as time has gone on, you’re probably in the wrong relationship. You should want to do the little quirky, fun things you did in the beginning.

Sure, it might evolve in some capacity but its so important to always make the effort.  If you’ve stopped trying and don’t care then it’s probably time to move on.

5. You Fantasize About Being With Other People

Yes, emotional cheating is still cheating. If you find yourself envisioning a better life, even if it’s with a fake romantic partner, it’s a sign that you are not fulfilled by your current relationship.

You should be able to speak with your partner about problems you’re having. Life’s short. Don’t spend time in the wrong relationship that isn’t fulfilling. It’s selfish to both you and your partner.

Communicate your thoughts open and honestly to give yourself the best chances to succeed. If it doesn’t work, at least you got everything out and won’t hold any regret in the future.

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But so few people truly live life to the fullest because they don’t have the right habits and rituals for success. This leads to a frustrating and unfilling life for so many.

If your life is starting to go in a direction you don’t want. It’s up to you to take action. No one is coming to save you.

You have to become your own superhero, take control of your life now.

Here’s how you can change your life completely:

1. Feed Your Mind Inspiring Content | How To Change Your Life

The world is filled with negative, clickbait headlines to take advantage of the fear center of your brain. That’s why the old saying, “negative news sells” is 100% true.

How often do you read the news and actually find a positive, uplifting or happy story? Very rarely!

Don’t settle for this kind of garbage content. Instead, utilise positive, uplifting and inspiring resource. Whether it’s motivational videos, positive affirmations or learning lessons from people who have experienced the kind of success you crave.

Feed your mind with inspiration so you can develop the right mindset needed to change your life.

2. Use Your Imagination | How To Change Your Life

The older most people get the less we use our imagination. But when you’re a kid anything is possible with your imagination. Don’t let getting older stop you from using your imagination.

If you can dream it, you can become it. As Jack Canfield said, “A dream wasn’t put in your mind unless you have the capability to fulfill it.”

Use this motto as a way to help you imagine your success before it actually happens. You have to become the person that can fulfill your dreams before it happens.

3. Start Thinking Positively | How To Change Your Life

Your mind is programmed to think more negative than positive thoughts. Studies have shown that 70% or more of all thoughts are negative and around 91% of all thoughts are the same ones as the day before!

You have to become conscious of your thoughts on a regular basis to help you stay positive. Used a mindfulness app or meditation to help you become more aware of your thoughts. Because remember, not all your thoughts are actually your thoughts.

As T Harv Eker said, “Don’t believe a thought you think.” Question your thoughts more and more so you can reprogram yourself. Remember you are not your thoughts, it is possible to develop a more positive and productive mindset.

4. Protect Your Time | How To Change Your Life

If you want to turn your life around, you need to protect your time like your life depends on it. Quit hanging out with people who aren’t making your life better. Stop doing things that doesn’t bring you any long term joy or happiness.

You can always make more money but you can’t make more time. Life goes too quickly so make the most of your time, practice being more organised, start your day early with a plan in place and get rid of the time wasters in your life.

5. Always Keep the Faith | How To Change Your Life

Never forget that other people have achieved massive success from worse circumstances. Never think you can’t achieve greatness as well. There will be enough negative people along the way, don’t become one of them!

Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, and so many others have persevered through difficult times to turn their lives around. So can you! Keep the faith and believe in yourself. Never give up.

Remember, if you want to learn how to change your life completely, you have to start changing your habits and rituals. Start with your mindset as it controls all other parts of your life. All the little things you do every day will stack up and create a huge change when you look back in six months to a year. If you only improve by 1% every day, that’s a 365% increase in one year!

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While some of these are great, often times it’s what you need to stop doing that’s more important.

You Have To Give Up These 7 Things To Skyrocket Your Success

1. Give Up On Always Striving For Perfection

Perfection is the lowest standard, because perfect doesn’t exist.. in any area of life.

There is no perfect time to start a business, quit your job or take the trip of a lifetime.

You have to give up on perfection and start taking action now. Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back from success.

2. Give Up Hoping It Will Happen

If you want to achieve success in any area, you need to create a plan for it. You can’t just hope it will happen. You are the creator of your life and that means daily, weekly, and monthly plans.

When you are setting goals, make them mean something.. As Jack Canfield said, “Vague goals create vague results.” You have give up hope and replace it with belief.

Most people set short generalised goals like “lose 10 pounds” or “earn $100,000” but instead of thinking long-term. Think about exactly what you want to achieve, like losing 10 pounds and keeping 10 pounds off because you want to have more energy and get more out of each day. Think about how earning $100,000 would affect your life, your family and enable you to help others.

Once you’ve narrowed your goals. Write them down. Believe 100% you will achieve them. Repeat, every single day.

3. Give Up Playing Small

As Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “What’s the point of being on this Earth to coast through life and be like everyone else.” You need to give up playing small and start thinking big.

Big goals, big dreams, and stratospheric ambition that seems like insanity to most people. Sure, people will doubt and belittle your dreams, but who cares. 

If you don’t take calculated risks on yourself, your dreams will die with you. They’ll never go from thought to reality. And the world won’t benefit either.

Get over trying to impress everyone and commit to achieving massive success.

4. Give Up Your Excuses

The number one habit in the bestseller, The Success Principles, is to take 100% accountability for your life. Every single aspect of it. You have to give up excuses if you want to find success.

Start holding yourself accountable for everything that happening in your life – good or bad. This might sting but it’s necessary to win big.

5. Give Up On The Unhealthy Lifestyle

What’s the point of working hard if you don’t have your health to enjoy it all? The fast-food diet might be more convenient but it’s going to catch up with you sooner or later.

Focus on your health, like you do your career or business. Not only will you look better, feel better and have more energy, you’ll have more mental cognition to achieve more as well.

6. Give Up Believing In Overnight Success

Overnight success doesn’t exist, it’s a myth. Overnight success comes from years, if not decades, of hard work and the relentless pursuit of a dream.

Successful people know this and don’t get distracted by shiny objects. They stay committed to their goals and ignore the “get rich quick schemes.” Strive for constant and neverending improvement to reach your goal, not winning the lottery.

7. Give Up on Negative and Toxic People

It’s not secret that your inner circle greatly affects your outer world. If you want success you have to be willing to give up the negative, toxic people that are dragging you down with them.

This can be very hard as some of the people you’ve known for a long-time. But don’t let a long friendship limit your long term potential. Look around and take note of those helping your success and those hindering your progress.

Remember, success doesn’t mean always adding something to your life. It means having the self-discipline to know there’s some things you have to give up.

Build successful habits, and surround yourself with winners. Give up these seven things and success will surely follow!!

10 Habits of All Successful People

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