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🎉 30 Lessons at 30: What Life Has Taught Me So Far

July 15, 2024

Turning 30 felt like crossing a gentle but powerful threshold. Not quite a dramatic shift, but enough to make me reflect. Here are 30 lessons I've gathered so far—some learned the hard way, others gently revealed over time. I hope they resonate with you too.

    💛 People & Relationships
  1. People matter more than things. Time with loved ones is the real wealth.
  2. Happy wife = Happy life. It’s more than a cliché—mutual happiness strengthens everything.
  3. The key to a successful relationship: less talk, more listening and compromise.
  4. Parents made lots of sacrifices— acknowledge and appreciate them.
  5. Try not to let what others think affect you. Their judgment often says more about them than you.
  6. Be respectful, but not a pushover. Boundaries matter.
    7. 🧠 Mindset & Growth
  7. Don’t stop learning. Learning keeps you sharp, curious, and humble.
  8. Understanding takes time and effort— but it pays off.
  9. Consistency beats talent. Keep showing up.
  10. Don’t shy away from effort. Growth lives just beyond the comfort zone.
  11. Try regular check-ins with yourself. “How am I really feeling?” is a powerful question.
  12. Try to get closer to your emotions instead of running away from them. They’re messengers, not enemies.
  13. Try not to be jealous or envious of others. Their journey is not your path.
  14. The power of imagination is very strong. What you vividly imagine often becomes reality.
    15. 💸 Money & Practical Wisdom
  15. Don’t underestimate the power of money. It buys comfort, flexibility, and options.
  16. Be active with investment. Future You will thank Present You.
  17. Buy good quality things. Quality over quantity pays off long-term.
    18. 🧘‍♂️ Health & Energy
  18. Body and mental health are the #1 priority. Everything else is secondary.
  19. Be aware of your energy— how it rubs off on others and vice versa.
  20. Don’t overeat just because you ordered it. Respect your body, not the plate.
    21. 🕰️ Time & Priorities
  21. Don’t rush through things. It’s okay to take life slowly.
  22. We overestimate what we can do in a week, but underestimate a year. Play the long game.
  23. Things often feel urgent now— but are forgotten in a few weeks. Don’t lose sleep over temporary chaos.
  24. Life is a list of experiences— maximize the number of unique ones.
  25. Sometimes life brings immediacy— embrace it instead of being rigid.
    26. 🌍 Perspective & Presence
  26. Nice, low-key places are often better than fancy, uptight ones. Good vibes > glam.
  27. Be aware of the media you consume. It silently shapes your worldview.
  28. Don’t hold onto things too tightly. Let go to let life flow.
  29. Life is short. Don’t take it too seriously. Laugh more.
  30. Anitya hai – This too shall pass. Be happy :)

✨ Final Thought

If there's one overarching theme, it's this: Be kind to yourself and others. Be present. And trust that life, with all its messiness, still moves in the right direction.