Thread by @dickiebush

Today is my 25th birthday.

I thought about writing a thread with “important things I’ve learned in my first 25 years.”

But the truth is, I’m 25.

I don’t know shit.

Instead, here are a few important things I hope to learn in my next 25 years:

1. I hope to learn what it feels like to go all in on something.

I’m young and in my exploration phase, trying my hand at everything I can.

But at some point, I need to go from breadth to depth.

Dabbling in many things is a hedge.

True wealth comes from concentration.

2. I hope to learn what big public failure feels like.

Every person at the top of their field can point to transformational failures.

They made a big bet, failed, and learned from it. And that failure propelled them forward.

The best part? The world forgets your big failures.

3. I hope to learn what it feels like to put my family before myself.

I’m a selfish, single, 25-year-old with no one to answer to but myself. And it’s fun!

But at some point, my decision-making lens will change from:

“What’s best for me?” to “What’s best for my family?”

4. I hope to learn when it’s time to stop chasing more.

I’m deep in more-chasing mode. And I think every 25-year old should be.

But I know at some point, I’ll have to stop chasing more and develop a sense of contentment.

Here’s to the eventual reflection that gets me there.

My request for those over 25 reading this: what would you tell your 25-year-old self?

How should I shake up my naive, 25-year-old worldview with lessons to learn and things that will matter more when I’m 50?

All suggestions welcome.