Congratulations! You made it into your third decade in this body. That is an accomplishment of which to be proud. As you reflect on your life and look back on your first three decades, you realize that so much has changed. You have grown, evolved and matured into the person you are today. You have learned many valuable lessons along the way that have helped to shape who you are today.

As you reflect on your first three decades, you remember how uncertain you were about life, how lost you felt, and how you would have appreciated some vital things from someone who had been there before. So, here is some hard-earned wisdom for you, that will hopefully save you some sleepless nights, as you journey through life.

Firstly, remember that you can do whatever you want to in life. There are ways to accomplish any goal, and all you have to do is choose your virtual mentor and follow in his or her footsteps. If you are doing something that has not been done before, it is more challenging, but you can still map out your path by taking note of the things that have worked for you and those that have not. Do more of the things that work and pitch the ones that don’t.

Secondly, there is always something you can learn in any subject or situation. Never stop learning, and always seek out new things to learn. Be willing to let go of an idea if it doesn’t work and adapt accordingly.

Thirdly, if you want to be successful, hang around with successful people. Your thoughts, ideas, and considerations influence your future, so surround yourself with positive, successful individuals who inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals.

Fourthly, there is no magic to earning a living or becoming wealthy. Money is not magical, nor does it simply fall into your laps. Instead, it’s a reward for providing goods and services to someone who needs them. The level of necessity for these items and the level of skill required for the service or item determine the price of your labors.

Fifthly, there is nothing wrong with charging money for your services. While it would be nice to give away goods and services, we all need to support ourselves, and we deserve some reward for our labors. Of course, it’s still essential to help others, but don’t do this at the expense of your own life, health, or the lives of your family.

Sixthly, sacrificing yourself never works out. You will be made to feel that you should put yourself last, but it’s essential to find balance and maintain it. If you’re working for a boss that wants you to work all night with no extra time off to handle other areas of your life, it is unethical for you to do it. Your time, effort, and skills could be much more useful elsewhere.

Seventhly, you are responsible for every action and condition of your life. You must take responsibility to ensure that your life works out the way you want it to. The most motivated person to see that your life works out is you.

Eighthly, there are some things they don’t teach you in school. Many pieces of information are not taught in school that would be helpful, such as balancing a checkbook or applying for a job.

Ninthly, school doesn’t work for everyone. School gives you information, but many times the information comes at you without any indication of the importance or correctness of the facts. You’re tested on trivia rather than on how to use the data you’ve learned. If you’re struggling with school, stop thinking that you have failed and start looking at whether or not school has failed you.

Tenthly, not everyone who is an “authority” is right. Always check over the data that you receive and see if it works for you and seems correct.

Eleventhly, drugs are a fast track to nowhere. A body kept in good condition and given the vitamins and nourishment it requires repairs itself. If you’re having trouble, look to nutrition first unless it is a medical emergency. Recreational drugs are poisons, and they will not get you where you want to go in life. You can’t medicate your way through life.

Twelfthly, life is fluid. Life changes every second of every day, so always be flexible and adaptable.

Thirteenthly, stick to what you know is right, even if everyone else disagrees with you. There will be times in life when you’ll disagree with just about everyone else. In these situations, stand up for what you believe in and stick to what you know is right.

In conclusion, congratulations on making it into your third decade in this body. Remember that you can do whatever you want in life, and there is always something new to learn. Surround yourself with successful people, charge money for your services, and never sacrifice yourself. Always take responsibility for your actions and life, and check the data you receive. Most importantly, stick to what you know is right, even if others disagree with you. By following this hard-won wisdom, you’ll live a more fulfilled and successful life.