30th birthday reflection

I just turned 30, which is obviously a milestone birthday, and it should be a BIG deal. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on everything that has happened during the last 30 years of my life. I have lived through some interesting times, from the early 90’s until now. I have seen so many things change in our world – the rise of technology and social media, 9/11, global warming and climate change, wars, recession, global financial crisis and more.

Through it all, I’ve learned a few key things:

Life is beautiful, even with its ups and downs.
The best relationships are the ones where people push each other outside of their comfort zone.
It takes more than a good idea to be successful. It takes hard work and dedication.
There are no shortcuts in life. You get out of it what you put into it.
Life is short, so enjoy every moment!
Having a supportive network of family and friends is important.
Traveling the world is an opportunity to gain perspective.
Making a living doing something you love is a blessing.

If you resonate with any of these realizations, let me know which one and why. Looking forward to chatting with you.