Your 20s are undoubtedly the
most pivotal time in your life. While there are plenty
of temptations and distractions, the decisions you make here are
truly what dictate your future, as the weak fall and only the strong survive.
Do you have
what it takes to become a monumental success? Or will you live out a life of
mediocrity? The choice is up to you. While many think they have all the answers
and the keys to success, we have seen too many times before those people make
the same pitfalls.
This is the
time for you to hustle, scrap and fight for the life that you want for
yourself. You manifest your own destiny during these crucial years.
Every move you
make is a test. Don’t f*ck it up. These are the 20
Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make In Your 20s.
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20. Working for
money, not for building your dreams
Never
do anything just because it’s convenient for you. Look to challenge yourself
and build your own dream instead of building someone else’s. Even if it doesn’t
exactly make sense now, create something with great value so you can cash out
big. Always look to the future and never for immediate compensation. What are
you going to do with those weekly wages anyways? Stop being so entitled and
pretending like you deserve cash, prizes and vacations just yet. You will soon
realize once you’ve made it that making money doesn’t make you happy. It’s the
journey.
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19. Thinking
that this is the right time to fall in love
While
all of your friends might be doing it, don’t fall into the trap of getting into
a relationship. Sure it seems like the right thing to do, but your 20s are
entirely too crucial for your personal growth for you to be focusing on
fulfilling the wishes of another individual. Not only does it make you
complacent with where you are in life, but it makes your boring. When your
business is at stake and your future is resting on your shoulders, the last
thing you need is to be bogged down by an insecure lover rushing you home. Get
out there, meet new people, test the limits and have fun. It will take you to
the places you’ve dreamed of going.
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18. Trying to
act like the man rather than learning how to become one
Instead
of going overboard on the Gucci monogram and bottles in the club, as if you
just signed to Rocnation, spend the time focusing on your career. Every second
counts and if more time is spent pretending to be the person you want to be
instead of becoming that man, then you’ll sink in quick sand without even
knowing it. A real man is willing to make sacrifices. If you aren’t down to put
in the work, then please don’t act like you are. You can enjoy the success when
you actually attain it.
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17. Making
friends instead of earning trust
The
in-crowd may be tempting, but you’ll probably fall victim to surrounding
yourself with social climbers and bottle whores. We know you feel entitled to
celebrate, but please relax. It’s never attractive when you act as though this
is the last time you’ll ever see this in life. Make connections with people
based on trial and error, not presuppositions and drunk ranting about what they
can do for your business. If you ever want people to take you seriously, then
you have to take them seriously. Just because you think you trust someone
doesn’t always mean you can. Heed any red flags in the past before jumping into
any kind of venture with them.
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16. Not caring
because you only live once — that is for fools
We
all are guilty of irrational decision-making in our 20s. Fast people and fast
times with money in your pocket always lead to over-extending yourself. A life
of partying, heavy drugs and pretty much having that YOLO attitude will leave
you flat on your ass. Get focused and lock into what you’re supposed to be
doing. If you don’t know what that is, then you better figure it out ASAP.
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15. Making all
your wants, needs
Expensive
women and cheap thrills coupled with the expensive sneakers should not be on
the list of your needs. Setting the foundation for your business and team is
far more important than updating your wardrobe and chasing sex. Distinguish
between what you want and what you actually need. Make sure your priorities are
in tact or you will lose your track.
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14. Forgetting
that family comes first
Those
who supported you before anything deserve to be taken care of when you reach
your success. If you aren’t doing this for the ones you love, then you’re not
doing it right. Family comes first, no matter what happens. If you work for
whom you love instead of just yourself, you will get far.
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13. Blaming
anyone else but yourself for anything in life
Hold
yourself accountable for everything. At the end of the day, all you have in the
world is yourself — so go hard. Don’t look to anyone for answers and instead of
making problems, create solutions. Whether it was that job you wanted, the
funding you needed or the love you think you can’t live without, there is no
one that can be held accountable in this universe except for you.
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12. Getting
comfortable like you actually deserve down time
Unless
you’re fornicating with Victoria’s Secret models in Monaco this weekend, you
shouldn’t even be thinking about taking a break any time soon. You need a
vacation? What have you accomplished? Mark Cuban spent 7 years building out his
first business before he even took a break. Don’t get lazy now.
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11. Sticking
with jobs that didn't teach you anything
A
bad job is like a bitchy girlfriend that gives bad head. Truthfully, the only
reason you’re there is because it is the safest and easiest thing you know. Any
job or relationship that allows for you to get comfortable should be avoided at
all costs. The last scenario you could ever want is becoming like the rest of
those miserable, 40-somethings faced with weekends of minivans and soccer
practice.
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10. Following
the crowd instead of forging against it
You
can be aware of the trends, but never follow them. If all your time is spent
trying to adjust to your surroundings, you’ll get lost in the crowd all the
more easily. Success and greatness are constructed by trendsetters themselves,
not those who latched on to what’s currently trending. We hope that you don’t
have any aspirations to look like your favorite rapper. Temptation to be
influenced by those who you aspire to be like is easy, but no one finds their
calling following in the footsteps of another.
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9. Failing to
energize those around you
Although
you may sometimes think there is a lack of talent in your networks — this is
never the case. It is your sole responsibility to inspire, encourage and drive
those around you to success. Failing to do so only confirms that you fall
victim to that which you accuse others of. Change and greatness can be sparked
everywhere, but bring it upon yourself to trigger it.
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8. Think you
need to stop learning and growing
You
have more zeros at the end of your bank statement, stamps in your passport and
women in your bed than you had ever imagined. Don’t consider this your victory
lap, but rather as a taste of greatness. Do you live to enjoy the moments you
dreamed of or a lifetime of unimaginable success? The common misconception that
once things are in your favor, you no longer have to put in the 3:00AM work
hours is a dangerous problem. The fewer nights that you’re willing to put in
the work, the fewer opportunities you will have to celebrate your achievements
in the future.
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7. Thinking that
anyone will ever pay you back
Your
20s will be accompanied with a slew of poor investments by yourself and those
around you. Whether rich or poor, there will always be someone in your circle
that will need a helping hand. If you ever think you’re going to see that money
again, you’re sorely mistaken. If there were a plan of action and
re-investment, then the truth is that you will not see $1 back. Times are
tough, especially in your 20s and finding a route back to financial freedom is
often seen only when winning the lotto or signing your first deal with Ca$h
Money Records. Of course miracles do happen, but the probabilities that you’ve
essentially given the money away are far too high.
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5. Holding on to
friends that waste your time and add no value to your life
You’ll
be sucked down into the abyss right with them if you don’t cut the fat of the
group. Family and friends could have been great to you as a child, but if they
no longer hold the value and inspiration that is needed for you to thrive in
life, then cut them loose. The only individuals you should be surrounding
yourself with are those that challenge your ideas and motivate you to find the
next solution to your problems. No, not the pessimistic assholes who shoot down
your ideas with their negativity, but rather the ones who genuinely want to see
you succeed no matter what you do in life.
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4. Forgetting
about the piggy bank and spending every dollar you have
If
our check is for $9, than we’re most likely spending $30. Between credit cards,
school loans and every other avenue for attaining a quick dollar, our need for
immediate gratification is worse than ever. The truth is it’s about making more
money, not saving it. But at the same time, if you have no means for expanding
your revenue channels then you must be able to save a few dollars here and
there. No one like to have to walk to work because they blew every dollar at
LAVO.
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1. Forgetting
that karma is a huge b*tch
Whether
it’s burning bridges with people you loved, stealing your friend’s girlfriend,
or plotting against an ex-partner, we must always remember that karma is the
biggest b*tch we’ve ever met. There is nothing more true than the fact that
whatever goes around comes around, and you are not immune to the cosmic forces
that be. We’re not asking you to go on your Mother Teresa pilgrimage, but don’t
be surprised when reality catches back up with you and brings you to your
knees. Be a good person. You’ll get further in life.