THINGS ABOUT LIFE
There are certain things in life that we wish we had known when we were young and were about to start our professional and family life. Here are some of those things:
1 Struggle is Good– Never say ‘ I can not take it anymore’. Say “ Bring it on”
2 Don’t Complain– Complaining is the biggest waste of time. Either do something about it, and if you can’t, shut up about it.
3 Spend Time with People You Love– That’s your family and best friends. If you don’t have a family, create one. Most of people in life are only visitors. Family is for life.
4 Don’t Start a Relationship if You are not in Love– You kind of like someone and think: “We might as well give it a shot”. Not a good idea. You are either in love, or you are not. Don’t fool yourself, it is fair to you and the other person.
5 Exercise Daily– Most of us realize this very late. A healthy body is where you have to start everything in life. If you can not build a healthy and strong body, then what can you build in life?
6 Keep a Journal– No, keeping a journal is not for children. It helps you to become a better thinker and writer. “ I don’t want to be writer” you might think. Well, how many emails and texts you send in a day? Everybody is writer
7 Be Grateful– Say ‘thank you’ to everyone and everything. “Thank you for beautiful day”. “ Thank you for email”, and many.
8 Don’t care About What People Think– We all die in the end, do you really think it matters what people think of you?
9 Take More Risks– Don’t be such a wimp.
10 Lead the Way– When you find yourself in a situation where everyone looks at each other, it is time for you to lead. You are a leader when you decide to become one. There is no initiation or title. Just a decision.
11 Money isn’t Important– It really isn’t. but you have to train yourself not to care about money. Don’t become too dependent on stuff you own-otherwise, the stuff will own you.
12 Be Nice– It doesn’t mean you should be pushover. You can be someone that doesn’t take shit and be nice about it. Just don’t insult people, think you are better than them, or act like an idiot.
13 Learn Everyday– You have got to train your brain to stay alert. You don’t have to read a book a day to learn every day. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from people around you-be open to what they can teach you.
14 Rest Before You are Tired– Even if you love your job, and everyday seems like a holiday, you need to take time to rest. You are human and not android, never forget that.
15 Don’t Judge– Just because people make different choices than you, they are not stupid. Also, you don’t know everything about people, so don’t judge them- help them.
16 Think About Others– Just be mindful, that’s all. We all have families, bills to pay, and our own issues. Don’t always make everything about yourself.
17 Give Without Expecting Something in Return– Don’t keep score. You will become a bitter person if you do that. Give solely for the joy of giving. If you get something in return, great, if you don’t, great.
18 There is No End Game– We, as species, just are. Don’t try to figure it all out. Enjoy your journey.
19 Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously– Yes, you are an individual, and people have to take you seriously. But at the end of day, we are all a bunch of ants trying to chase the same thing. Lighten up.
20 Don’t Blame People– What’s the point? Do you want to punish them? You don’t do that to people. Also don’t blame yourself- you are only human.
21 Create Something– Not to have a legacy, you won’t be here to see it anyway, but to be of use. Make music, write a book, anything. You will feel good about yourself, plus you give something back to people to use or enjoy.
22 Never Look Back Too Long– Reflecting on past is only good for one thing. Learning.
23 Take Action– don’t just sit there, do something. Without action, there is not outcome.
24 Pick an Industry, Not a Job– If you want to become good employee/leader, it is advisable to pick an industry where you want to work and excel. Please don’t pick any job which is paying more but you mind is not there in that job.
25 Enjoy Small Things– Many people like clichés, because these small instances give them joy. Learn to enjoy small moments in your life.
We might know a lot. But like great philosopher Socrates, we know nothing at all. So we have to keep learning.
Waiting for your feedback on this blog.
Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
8th May 2025