I read this interesting question online today - "If you could start over in an area where you have failed, what would you do differently?"
I wanted to think about this question in 4 areas of my life. I don't feel like I have failed in them but they are just areas I want to work on and improve.
1. Career and skills
a. I would complete my masters right after my bachelors.
b. I would invest time to learn and understand finance (personal and stocks).
c. I would invest time to learn about business and especially marketing.
d. I would start writing daily sooner.
e. I would work for several different companies or a consulting company like Accenture to diversify my experience.
2. Personal development
a. I would invest in skills like writing, listening, public speaking and persuasion early on.
b. I would do a lot more meetups and live events where I can meet others who are like me and want to grow in areas I am interested in as well.
c. I would take time to practice what I read over reading a lot of books. I can barely remember what I read 5 years ago so I would focus on deliberate practice.
d. I would focus on building systems over goals in my daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals.
e. I would work on finding a mentor and a mentee. Those relationships both ways do wonders for personal development.
f. I would chase butterfly moments. Best way to live and grow.
g. I would learn how to say no without feeling guilty. Being selfish - as Scott Adams states - is important early on while you are still hustling to get towards financial freedom.
3. Health
a. I would spend time looking for a good doctor. I didn't realize until much later that I could fire my doctors and be in charge of my health.
b. Eat better. I used to eat fruits thinking they are good for me but sugar is sugar and I should have started avoiding them a while back.
4 Family and friends
a. I would invest in the skill of listening. It is invaluable and key for good relationships and quality time.
b. I would ask questions. Lots of questions. Like a therapist. That is the best way to get to know someone and understand them.
c. I would build a routine like - meet every Sunday or brunch once a month etc. People respond more to routine and it is easier to keep the relationship strong.
The question for me to think about is - what can I do from this list today. I am sure, someone in their 60s may have a list similar to this so it may not be too late to start.
I wanted to think about this question in 4 areas of my life. I don't feel like I have failed in them but they are just areas I want to work on and improve.
1. Career and skills
a. I would complete my masters right after my bachelors.
b. I would invest time to learn and understand finance (personal and stocks).
c. I would invest time to learn about business and especially marketing.
d. I would start writing daily sooner.
e. I would work for several different companies or a consulting company like Accenture to diversify my experience.
2. Personal development
a. I would invest in skills like writing, listening, public speaking and persuasion early on.
b. I would do a lot more meetups and live events where I can meet others who are like me and want to grow in areas I am interested in as well.
c. I would take time to practice what I read over reading a lot of books. I can barely remember what I read 5 years ago so I would focus on deliberate practice.
d. I would focus on building systems over goals in my daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals.
e. I would work on finding a mentor and a mentee. Those relationships both ways do wonders for personal development.
f. I would chase butterfly moments. Best way to live and grow.
g. I would learn how to say no without feeling guilty. Being selfish - as Scott Adams states - is important early on while you are still hustling to get towards financial freedom.
3. Health
a. I would spend time looking for a good doctor. I didn't realize until much later that I could fire my doctors and be in charge of my health.
b. Eat better. I used to eat fruits thinking they are good for me but sugar is sugar and I should have started avoiding them a while back.
4 Family and friends
a. I would invest in the skill of listening. It is invaluable and key for good relationships and quality time.
b. I would ask questions. Lots of questions. Like a therapist. That is the best way to get to know someone and understand them.
c. I would build a routine like - meet every Sunday or brunch once a month etc. People respond more to routine and it is easier to keep the relationship strong.
The question for me to think about is - what can I do from this list today. I am sure, someone in their 60s may have a list similar to this so it may not be too late to start.
you doing this reminds me that I haven't even done that yet! Thanks for the reminder lol
I would love to see both your lists for the same question.