I Wasted My 20's: 7 Life-Changing Lessons

Lessons Learned in My 20s

In this video, the speaker shares the most important lessons he learned during his 20s. He talks about the mistakes he made and some of his regrets.

Listening to Yourself

• Don't always listen to your parents. Listen to yourself more.

• If your parents' desires don't intersect with yours, don't push your own thoughts away.

• Listening to others is a good short-term thing, but in the long term, you'll grow resentment.

Limiting Beliefs and Confidence

• Having too many limiting beliefs can have a negative impact on confidence.

• Comparing yourself to others is negative and doesn't do anything for you.

• Don't compare your income, career path or accomplishments with others.

Pursuing Your Passions

• Pursue what you're passionate about even if it's not what everyone else is doing.

• It's okay to fail. Failure is part of the process of finding out what you're passionate about.

• Keep going at what you're trying to do and eventually, you'll find out what your passions are.

Taking Risks

• Take risks when you're young because it's easier to recover from them than when you're older.

• Don't be afraid of failure because it's part of the process of taking risks.

• Taking risks can lead to great rewards.

Building Relationships

• Build relationships with people who are doing what you want to do.

• Surround yourself with people who inspire you and push you to be better.

• Don't burn bridges because you never know when you'll need someone's help in the future.

Conclusion

• The speaker hopes that his mistakes and lessons learned will inspire and teach others who are struggling in their 20s.

Embrace Being Single

In this section, the speaker talks about the importance of being comfortable with being single and not rushing into a relationship.

Getting Comfortable Being Single

• The earlier you realize there's no Spotlight, the more things you can do without being scared of what the outcomes are or any judgment from others.

• There's really no rush to jump into a relationship. You don't need to get married or have kids. Experience life without a partner.

• Embrace being single and see how that helps you grow as a person. Don't tie your worth to having a partner.

Mitigate Inflation by Investing in Wealthfront

In this section, the speaker talks about mitigating inflation by investing in Wealthfront.

Wealthfront Cash Account

• Use Wealthfront cash account which currently pays 4.30 apy.

• Move money to your Wealthfront investment account almost instantly during market hours and easily start investing.

• Access and transfer your money at any time.

Get Away From Your College Town

In this section, the speaker advises graduates not to stay in their college town but rather move somewhere else to build a new identity.

Moving Away From Your College Town

• Don't stay in that same city where you went to college because it limits your growth.

• Build a new identity by moving somewhere else at least 20 or 30 miles away from your college town.

Importance of Social Media and Screen Time

In this section, the speaker talks about how social media places false expectations on people and encourages them to spend less time on their phones and more time exploring the world. The speaker also recommends using an app like Clearspace to reduce screen time.

False Expectations of Social Media

• Comparing everyday lives with highlight reels of others leads to feeling behind.

• Spending less time on social media can lead to more fulfilling experiences in real life.

Reducing Screen Time

• Use an app like Clearspace to reduce screen time.

• Embrace being present and not always on your phone.

Continuous Learning and Growth Mindset

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and having a growth mindset. The speaker encourages listeners to embrace reading, learning, and being open-minded.

Embracing Continuous Learning

• Realize that you don't know everything.

• Start paying attention to people doing better than you for personal and business growth.

• Be open-minded about other people's opinions.

Taking Care of Your Body

In this section, the speaker talks about taking care of your body in your 20s to prevent pain later in life. The speaker recommends lifting for health rather than just appearance, stretching, warming up, and wearing sunscreen.

Lifting for Health

• Lift weights for health rather than just appearance.

• Prioritize stretching, cardio, and warm-ups as well as weightlifting.

Sunscreen Protection

• Wear sunscreen regularly to prevent aging effects on skin.

Gratitude for Youthful Years

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being grateful for your youth and not taking it for granted. The speaker encourages listeners to enjoy their 20s and be mindful of how quickly time passes.

Gratitude for Youth

• Be grateful for your youth and enjoy it while it lasts.

• Time passes quickly, so make the most of every moment.

Money and Happiness

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience with money and happiness. He shares that having more money does not necessarily make one happier and can even be detrimental.

Money Does Not Equal Happiness

• The amount of money in your bank account does not affect your happiness as long as basic necessities are covered.

• Having too much money can actually be detrimental to happiness because it raises the baseline dopamine level, making things that used to be amazing no longer feel that way.

• Chasing money is unnecessary; instead, focus on chasing happiness.

Embracing Life in Your 20s

In this section, the speaker encourages viewers in their 20s to take advantage of this chapter of their lives by living every day to the fullest, making mistakes, failing at different things, getting out of their comfort zones, and embracing lessons and mindsets discussed in the video.

Living Life to the Fullest in Your 20s

• Viewers in their 20s should take advantage of this chapter of their lives by living every day to the fullest.

• Making mistakes and failing at different things is important for growth.

• Getting out of one's comfort zone is crucial for personal development.

• Embrace lessons and mindsets discussed in the video.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to hit the like button and subscribe for more content. He also mentions that he makes a lot of videos about personal finance, nursing, entrepreneurship with a goal to help viewers live financially successful lives doing the things they want to do.

Final Thoughts

• The speaker thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to hit the like button and subscribe for more content.

• The speaker makes a lot of videos about personal finance, nursing, entrepreneurship with a goal to help viewers live financially successful lives doing the things they want to do.