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Just a few random thoughts:
Read everyday. I mostly read nonfiction for educational purposes, but occasionally read a good novel, but never junk.
Associate with the right people, and disassociate with the wrong kind of people.
Save and invest your money. Grow your savings to have at least 1 year's cash and put it in savings. Beyond that, invest in things you know and understand. I have stated it before, but money may not buy happiness but it elimnates most things that cause stress and unhappiness.
Get a hobby. You cannot work all the time or you will burn out. Get a hobby doing something you love. I ride and race motorcycles.
Take one trip per year alone. Completely alone. This gives you time to think and prioritize things in your life. Without the "noise" of others and having to make sure everyone is taken care of, you can get your thoughts together.
Set your goals every year and write them down. I take a sheet of paper and box it into 4 sections; Personal, Family, Business, and Financial. Then I write down 10 goals for each category and prioritize the top 3. I keep my goal list with me most of the time and reread it frequently. This keeps me focused.
Follow your passions. I don't mean this in a hedonistic way, but the point is don't make excuses for not doing something you really want. Many people say they want to start a business, but they say the time is not right or they will do it when they save X$, or when the kids are in school, or when the kids are in college. There is never a right time if you are always waiting for it. You never regret what you do, only what you don't do. You don't want to be on your deathbed thinking, I really wish I would have ...
Travel. Travel the US. Travel the world. The world becomes a much smaller place when you travel. You learn about other people and other cultures. You make friends you may have never known otherwise. You learn firsthand and from experience how things work instead of listening to what CNN, CNBC, your parents, or your preacher tell you.
Don't be shy. Friendships will enrich your life and you will never have them if you are shy. Come out of your comfort zone to make friends. If you read about or hear about someone you want to be a mentor, call them. You will be amazed at how easy it is to connect with highly influential people if you try. Much of your success will be derived from who you know, not necessarily what you know, so the more people you know, the better your odds.
Read everyday. I mostly read nonfiction for educational purposes, but occasionally read a good novel, but never junk.
Associate with the right people, and disassociate with the wrong kind of people.
Save and invest your money. Grow your savings to have at least 1 year's cash and put it in savings. Beyond that, invest in things you know and understand. I have stated it before, but money may not buy happiness but it elimnates most things that cause stress and unhappiness.
Get a hobby. You cannot work all the time or you will burn out. Get a hobby doing something you love. I ride and race motorcycles.
Take one trip per year alone. Completely alone. This gives you time to think and prioritize things in your life. Without the "noise" of others and having to make sure everyone is taken care of, you can get your thoughts together.
Set your goals every year and write them down. I take a sheet of paper and box it into 4 sections; Personal, Family, Business, and Financial. Then I write down 10 goals for each category and prioritize the top 3. I keep my goal list with me most of the time and reread it frequently. This keeps me focused.
Follow your passions. I don't mean this in a hedonistic way, but the point is don't make excuses for not doing something you really want. Many people say they want to start a business, but they say the time is not right or they will do it when they save X$, or when the kids are in school, or when the kids are in college. There is never a right time if you are always waiting for it. You never regret what you do, only what you don't do. You don't want to be on your deathbed thinking, I really wish I would have ...
Travel. Travel the US. Travel the world. The world becomes a much smaller place when you travel. You learn about other people and other cultures. You make friends you may have never known otherwise. You learn firsthand and from experience how things work instead of listening to what CNN, CNBC, your parents, or your preacher tell you.
Don't be shy. Friendships will enrich your life and you will never have them if you are shy. Come out of your comfort zone to make friends. If you read about or hear about someone you want to be a mentor, call them. You will be amazed at how easy it is to connect with highly influential people if you try. Much of your success will be derived from who you know, not necessarily what you know, so the more people you know, the better your odds.