Today I turned twenty-nine. As a new tradition, I’m writing twenty-nine things I’ve learned in twenty-nine years.
- Whenever a friend is on your mind contact them.
- If you believe but don’t expect you will never receive.
- Take time to understand your interest and values; it’ll help you focus, live more, and get ahead.
- Expectation is acting on what you believe (your faith) before you see it.
- You’ll never have a breakthrough year if you focus on a breakdown year.
- Money is a medium. Wealth is value.
- Goals should always be aligned with values.
- Under schedule and you’ll have meaningful time to reflect and engage in leisure.
- Like what you have to do; don’t do too much of it; get the most out of the free time that remains.
- Stand out by means other than simply outworking peers. Be impressive.
- Maximize rewards and interesting opportunities afforded while minimizing time investment and schedule footprint.
- I’ve defeated statistics but my impact in society is not done.
- A certain substance is really good.
- I finally came to the realization that I will never get “into” sports. It’s just not me.
- Leaving Facebook and Instagram wasn’t hard. It only made Twitter more interesting and valuable.
- Being a star was never in God’s plans. Remember this and you’ll be full of Earth.
- I don’t like seeing my mom cry; losing my brother was emotional and still is.
- Node.js isn’t that bad.
- I feel naked without a wristwatch on. I like watches.
- Shipping is hard. Fitting a culture unlike you is even harder.
- Marriage is cooler than I imagined; Tamara makes it beautiful.
- Time swiftly passes.
- Learning to think big is easier when you focus on less and meditate.
- Knowing people use software I’ve open source is soothing.
- I was reminded recently that understanding how to perform CPR is important. Learn.
- Tamara and I are living a pretty awesome life. I’m continuously happy.
- Vinyl records sound warmer than digital records.
- Tattoos will be in my near future.
- I want an experience, not money, not celebrity.