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The one thing I learned at the end of my 20s was that you can’t really avoid any of the hardships that life throws at you. You may be able to avoid some, like breakups or car accidents, but when it comes to things like getting fired or having your house foreclosed on, all you can do is face them head-on.
But figuring out what led up to these events and how I can avoid them in the future? That’s something I could have done better. So here’s my advice for anyone who wants to know what they should do if they want their 30s to be better than their 20s.
1. Realize That The Worst Is Not Over Yet.
Realizing that the worst is not over yet is the first step to realizing what you’re really capable of. If you can’t imagine doing something well, don’t try. It’s very possible that you won’t be happy with the results at all, quite possibly even making things worse.
If this is one of your biggest fears, realize that it’s absolutely possible that it will happen and once it does, you’ll have to find some way to deal with it. Perhaps you’ll start your own business and get a degree from night school? Drink a bottle of whiskey? Sell drugs? Whatever you’re comfortable with just be prepared for the worst and plan for what happens next.
