How to win in your 20s (read if you're any age):
1. Don’t send angry emails/texts. Wait 24 hours. Eat, sleep, chill and remember that it’s not worth it
2. Be a YouTube. You’re young, you know how to film well. Pick a niche, share 1 video a day, and let it compound. By 30, you have 100k subs
3. Move to a big city. Don’t have to live there forever, but being in NYC or SF even for a short while will pay you back like crazy in your 30s.
4. Be a generalist. The internet belongs to people who understand design, copy, paid ads, new technologies.
5. Accept the days. Good days, bad days. Being okay with the randomness of life.
6. Launch one new thing per year. It’s the only way to really learn to become a generalist.
7. Do everything you can to not get into debt.
8. Get insanely good at cold DMs.
9. Build a bunch of internet MRR (monthly recurring revenue). Don’t rush into building a VC-backed startup. Your odds of building your nest egg that way are tiny with VC. For 99% of people, securing the bag will be a weight off your shoulders.
10. Buy a high-quality set of headphones. When the beats are hitting, you’ll be more inspired to create and publish your work on the internet.
11. Be addicted to real dopamine, not digital dopamine. Laughing with friends. Seeing a sunrise. That’s the real stuff.
12. Create a "failure resume". Document your mistakes and what you learned from them. This helps normalize failure and turn it into a powerful tool for growth. You'll read it and be reminded.
13. Write a weekly reflection. Spend 10 minutes every Sunday to reflect on the past week. What went well? What didn’t? What can you improve?
14. Sacrificing your reputation in the short term is always a bad idea.
15. Your 20s are about variety. To learn what you like/dislike. The rest of your life will be to apply those learnings.
16. Learn to cook a few staple meals. Not only will this save you money, but it’s also a valuable life skill.
17. Turn your quirks into assets. If you have a unique hobby or an unusual skill, showcase it. The beauty of the internet is it makes you stand out and attract opportunities.
18. Know that other people’s negativity is not yours. There are many insecure, sad people on this planet. Their sadness comes out in strange ways.
19. Travel often but have a home base. Home base keeps you grounded, travel keeps you evolving.
20. You don’t need the last word.
21. Fruit is as good as candy
22. Create a personal mission statement. Clarify what you stand for and what you want to achieve in your life. It’s OK if you change it
23. Surround yourself with people who think big. If you can’t find them, listen to their pods/read their books
24. Don't get a "safe" job at a big company. You’ll learn those jobs aren’t safe. 500,000 tech workers have gotten laid off since 2022. Join a smaller company and soak up as much as you can learn.
25. Be kind, trust your gut, work hard and you'll do well
26. Learn to negotiate - I think strong negotiation skills can significantly impact your financial and professional life.
27. Read regularly - This is self explanatory!
28. Invest in your health - Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and mental health care are investments that pay off in every aspect of your life.
