What you need to know: 15 things successful people don't do in their 20s

Its been a while since I last published a post and I almost feel like a stranger around here. Well, I have been very distracted and so far it’s been worth it, but doesn’t mean I can care less about this baby-blog and my encouraging viewers.

I thought about a little come back and I felt you might like to get some tips on my new series of 'What You Need To Know' featuring 15 things successful people don't do in their 20's.

 

THEY DON’T THINK EDUCATION AND TALENT ARE ENOUGH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL

High intelligence, natural talent, and degrees from elite universities are all good things to have, but they do not guarantee that you will land a great job — and they mean nothing when not paired with an everyday physical hard work.

There are very little short cuts when it comes to career success. Success doesn't 'just happen.' Never."
They always figure out an ideology that can transparently define them within their society. 
Successful people in their 20s don't neglect creating a personality they can always represent in all circumstances. 

THEY DON’T NEGLECT THEIR HEALTH

As you get older, you'll learn pretty quickly that you can't party like you did in college.

"Your hangovers will be so bad at 28 that the idea of staying out drinking all night will be hilarious to you. And the more years out of school you get, the more excessive drinking, smoking, and even an unhealthy diet go from acceptable behavior to dangerous habits.

20-somethings also need to pay attention to their mental health, since any potential issues usually arise in your 20s.
It is only through maturity that you would realize that the nucleus of your achievements is good health; mentally, emotionally and physically. 
So you begin to checkmate your sugar intake, smoking habit, sex addiction etc from your 20s.

THEY DON’T SPEND ALL OF THEIR DISPOSABLE INCOME

Thanks to compound interest, you have a major advantage if you start saving early.

A 2014 survey of 1,003 people from Bankrate found that 69% of those ages 18 to 29 had no retirement savings.

Your retirement may seem far off, but you're doing yourself a major disservice if you don't recognize the importance of saving as soon as possible.

THEY DON’T EQUATE HAPPINESS WITH MONEY

Prestige and a fat paycheck can make you happier, but there's plenty more to success than that. You're setting yourself up for years of regret if you pursue a paycheck rather than your passion.

THEY DON’T GIVE UP WHEN THINGS GET THOUGH

Ending a serious relationship, getting fired from a job, and having your startup crash and burn can all seem devastating when they happen to you for the first time.

But rather than giving up or aiming for a lower target the next time, you should use failures as opportunities to learn and improve yourself.

THEY DON’T LET OTHERS DEFINE THEM

When you are starting out in your carreer and are unsure of which direction you want to head in, you might let others choose your path for you — but you shouldn't.
 It is your duty to figure out what goals would favour you more when accomplished, then you can include other people in working out the methods of achieving these goals.

THEY DON’T LET IMPATIENCE CRIPPLE THEM

When you're getting overwhelmed, take time to appreciate what you already have.

You don't need to be a married homeowner with a 10-year career plan by the time you're 30. Be patient and stay focused on the present.

THEY DON’T TRY TO DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IMPOSE THEIR IDEOLOGY ON PEOPLE

They understand that the apex of civilization is social liberty. They find a way to reach compromise with antagonizing ideologies rather than making them seem irrelevant. Their method of passing ideology is solely by free self conviction. 

THEY DON’T THINK ALL FRIENDSHIPS CAN LAST FOREVER

"Your college pals that you think will be your best pals for life? Some will still be there at 40; most will be living their lives doing their thing."

When your friends aren't all living in the same town, you'll realize which ones mean the most to you and are worth the effort of maintaining a relationship with.

THEY DON’T THINK MOVING SOMEWHERE NEW WILL SOLVE THEIR PROBLEM

Traveling and living somewhere new can be culturally enriching, and your 20s are a perfect time for both.

Do not think that moving to the opposite coast or to a foreign country means that you'll suddenly find meaning and direction for your life.

THEY DON’T CREATE BUBBLES AROUND THEMSELVES

 
It's important to build relationships with colleagues and others in your industry, but if you stay within the confines of a particular world, you can start to get a myopic perspective. Make an effort to branch out.

"The people you surround yourself with have a direct impact on your success and failure," "They will affect everything from how much you exercise and what clothing you wear to how much you earn and what values you deem important. So if you want to live a life full of joy and accomplishment, you need to become masterful at building relationships with good people you respect, and letting go of relationships that have a negative impact."

THEY DON’T SEE THINGS IN BLACK AND WHITE

Appreciate nuance.

Many people in their 20s get caught up in absolutes.

For example, some feel like they have to choose between a career path that benefits them or one that benefits others, without realizing that self-interest does not have to mean the opposite of doing good for the world.

THEY DON’T OBSESS ABOUT FINDING THEIR ‘SOULMATES’

You won't stumble into a "perfect" relationship. You'll have to work on one.

Some people decide to spend most of their 20s single, unattached to anyone. Others search for the right person to marry.

The latter group can get caught up in the fantasy of finding someone where everything just clicks and the relationship is effortless. But in real life, the most meaningful, long-term relationships require work and dedication.

"You have to continuously make sacrifices, adjustments, accept shortcomings, explain yourself. But you know what — that's what makes it fun!"

THEY DON’T TRY PLANNING YEARS IN ADVANCE

No need to break down your life into a detailed plan.

"It's hard to predict where you'll end up and what you'll be doing," So avoid driving yourself crazy with five-year plans and focus on immediate goals.

Most of the time it’s rather dillusional than idealistic when people ask you where you see yourself in the next 20years yeah?

You need to understand that you can decide that you want to be a lecturer all your life when you are still in your 20s and later you give room for flexibility and venture into business just because of the direction the wind has blown.
 Point is; the plan is not the decision you make at an instance but the focus you keep at how things unfold before you on a regular..

THEY DON’T THINK THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES TRYING TO FIGURE THINGS OUT

There's no need to isolate yourself.

As you're finding your way in the world, determining who you are as an adult and building a career, it can seem like your friends or colleagues are more or less successful and confident, but regardless of income, job, or living situation, every 20-something is still figuring things out as they go along — and they may continue that process the rest of their lives.
And when it seems to you like you have started to figure it all out, do not look down on people around you or thinks you are steps ahead of them. 
Do not think every other person does not know what they are doing because you think you are getting it right.