Wow, it's been 2 months.....funny how that happens.
I've had this post in my arsenal for that 2-month period, but just haven't gotten around to posting until tonight. I finally had a night free of homework guilt. Cool.
I'm a fan of TED talks. This one came across my RADAR in mid-July, and again last week during an NPR Ted Hour podcast. I had a re-listen, and the meaning still rings pretty true 2 months later. (I have it going in the background now.....still pretty awesome.)
This post will be short and sweet. The talk kind of speaks for itself. Listen to it. If you have an hour, listen to the NPR podcast. It's worth it.
Take-home message: Spend your twenties learning about yourself. Understand who you are. Pay attention to what you want. Make good life choices. Don't just let your 20's pass you by. It's not time meant to kill.
I think I did most of that, but now in my thirties (I still have to get used to saying that...) I wish I would have understood some of this advice about....oh....ten years ago.
Even if no one sat me down, I think I came across some of this advice by trial and error throughout my 20's.
I changed a lot in my 20's. A. LOT. (I also spent a lot of time in University...but that's beside the point.) My career plan changed probably 10 times. Hell, it's still changing...but I think I'm starting to hone in on something. Finally.
I dated a lot of different people in my 20's too. I'm still slowly figuring a lot of this area out, but I know what I'm willing to compromise on. Ten years ago, I had no idea what compromise really was.
For my friends who are still in their twenties, here's a talk you should listen to.
You're welcome.
