Hello Drafters,
Today I am blessed to announce that I turn 33 years of age.
I’m an old man to my younger friends and a baby to my oldest friends.
Whenever I hear people groan at their age, I think of people who are not as blessed with the gift of life they take for granted.
Here are 33 musings I’ve learned over the years.
Some I have learned from personal experience.
Others from watching people experience.
All known to be my truths.
You are smarter than you think. Stronger than you will ever know.
Never argue with people about politics, religion, or opinions. It’s a waste of energy.
People care more about celebrities than they do about people that know them and help them personally.
Who you choose as a spouse/partner is one of the top 3 decisions you will ever make. Choose wisely.
True friends are hard to come across.
Commit and burn all other options.
The effects of cause and effect are always working in your life.
Forgive yourself; God already has.
Don’t be hard on yourself. Learn to be your friend.
Family can hold you back.
Accomplished and successful people are incredibly nice and generous.
Finished always beats perfection. Shoot for finished.
Try to be the first you, not the next somebody.
Don’t be an asshole. No one likes assholes.
When tackling life, read less. Take more action.
If an idea keeps coming back to you, act on it.
Commit to something you want to do for a minimum of 10 years. Tackle it daily. It is literally impossible for you to fail.
It’s easier to get on a Skype call with Russell Simmons than it is to land a call with an up-and-coming rapper. (true story)
There is a fine line, but extremely cocky people are cool. Being humble is a way people want you to make them feel better about mediocrity.
No one is obligated to support your art. If they do, thank them.
Study what you have to say—your perspective and why you say it.
Tune out the world's noise - focusing on yourself is okay.
Read more autobiographical books.
Kill Bill is the greatest film of all time. (Not up for debate)
Don’t get offended when people don’t understand your intentions. You never know their experience.
Believing in yourself should be taught in school.
You get out of life what you put in.
Writing and the process of ‘brain dumping’ is beneficial for handling stress.
Every piece of information you come across may not benefit you today - remember it and do your best, so it will help you in the future.
Avoid people that are always involved in a conflict. One day will be the day you have a conflict with them. It’s not you, it’s just your turn.
If it doesn’t put money in my pocket - Ignore it.
Do what you want to do - there are no safe options.
Get out of your comfort zone as often as possible. What you want resides there.
Hope you found a nugget or two.
Best,
Jordan “It’s my birthday, and you can’t argue with me today” Baylor