It recently struck me that exactly half my life ago I was graduating from college. In this episode I talk through the first half of my list of 21 pieces of advice I'd give to my 21-year old self (21 years after I graduated). I also discuss a personal vision statement I've recently drafted. Finally, I walk through the impact of rejection in my life and how I've used that to spur motivation and action.

1) Personal vision statement:

• “To discover the best version of me through achieving financial independence, building connections with like-minded people and crafting a life for me and my children filled with purpose, intention and appreciation.”

2) Eight ways to turn failure into rocket fuel:

• Story about applying for another job
• Rekindling my inner fire
• Taking action breeds action, regardless of the result
• “Something I’ve realized while stepping onto this path towards financial independence is this: there is no right way to do it all. There’s no perfect road ahead. We’re supposed to fail and trip and fall down. It one of life’s great lessons.”
• Blog post: https://fiafter40.com/eight-ways-to-turn-failure-into-rocket-fuel/

3) 21 things for 21 yr old me 21 yrs later:

• You are as talented as your mom says you are.
• That feeling you get is called anxiety – it goes away and it won’t kill you.
• Keep writing. Never stop writing.
• You will make more money than you think. Plan accordingly.
• You don’t have to get married.
• Being a dad is harder than you think.
• Stop worrying about letting people down. They will get over it.
• Please shake your procrastination habit.
• Take advantage of every opportunity to travel.
• Read books.
• Blog post: https://fiafter40.com/21-pieces-of-advice-part1/

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