8 Lessons to Learn by Age 40.
#1. Embrace the Journey
Most of your life will be spent on
the journey, not the destination. Life is precious and each day isn’t
guaranteed. If you put all your
happiness into the destination, you’ll be very disappointed when you get there.
This goes for physique changes, financial health, and relationships; once you
reach the goal you have set it surprisingly isn’t as sweet as you imagined it.
Find solace and peace with the journey to getting there; this is where the real
magic happens.
Acknowledge the stage you’re in and
be grateful for the experience. The hard times won’t last and instead of
feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and negative, are knowing that on the other side
you’ll be wiser and more resilient.
#2. Take the Leap
Spend too much time thinking about
“what ifs” and you’re just going to delay the action. None of us can predict
what the future holds and no matter the outcome, have confidence in yourself
that you can handle it. Often the hardest part is letting go of expectations of
what things “should” be or succumbing to the trap of perfectionism when what we
really need to do is let down our walls, and invite the possibility of failure in and ACT.
#3. Be Intentional and Live Powerfully
With your time, your money, and your
actions. With your training program, your nutrition plan, which people you
choose to be in your life. Seek to find the “Why” behind everything. Be
present, refine your skills, choose to respond vs. react, and expand your
thoughts and comfort zones. Increase focus on creating the experience rather
than letting things happen to you.
#4. Discipline Equals Freedom
Be afraid of failure. The only
person you can control is you. So, focus on making yourself who you want to be:
Faster. Stronger. Smarter. Humbler. Less ego.
Act according to your values and your goals; Discipline means taking
the hard road—the uphill road. To do what is right, for you and for others so
you can achieve the greatness you have envisioned for yourself. It will put you
on the path to strength, health, intelligence, and happiness. And most
important, discipline will put you on the path to freedom.
#5. You Are Your Thoughts
Mahatma
Gandhi said:
“Your
beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.”
Excuses only sound good to the
person making them. The only way to truly become the person you want to be is
by acting in the way that she acts; starting right now.
Your thoughts control your body and
your body reciprocally controls your thoughts. If you’re feeling sad, try
putting a smile on your face, even if it is the last thing that you want to do.
Fake a smile, and feel how your body starts to feel lighter. Sometimes a change
in our physical state is all that it takes to create a change in our mental
state. Smile more, laugh more, and don’t take life so seriously.
#6. Failure Only Comes If You Quit
Otherwise, it just gives you
lessons and perspective for new opportunities. Life is too short to not take
those chances, to not take that leap. Every experience is an opportunity to
learn from and be better the next time around. We only truly fail when we decide
to give up instead of finding another way. Time cures all and you’ll live with
much less regret by trying and failing, rather than not trying at all. Don’t
take no for an answer, especially when it comes to your goals and dreams.
#7. Trust Your Intuition
When something feels off, it
is. Be in or be out. Let your yes be yes
or your no be no. Be 100% in the relationship, in the job, in your travels, and in
your decisions. We all have that little voice inside us telling us what we
should do; don’t be afraid to listen to it.
#8. Never Compromise on Yourself
Your integrity is the thread of
your existence. Live according to YOUR values, no one else’s and do what you
know in your heart is right. Don’t let
the judgment of others stop you from speaking out or doing what you need to
do. In the end, your word, you're following through, and your perseverance when
things are tough is what will matter most.
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