25 Lessons at 25

Jul 11, 2022

1. When folding laundry, fold the big stuff first, then underwear, then socks
2. Sleeping with socks on really helps sometimes
3. Bidet toilets are seriously awesome
4. Practicing/getting better usually involves resistance/pain
5. Be happy for no reason whatsoever
6. Try to listen 80% of the time with others, talk the other 20%
7. When shocked or angry, it is better to stay silent for as long as possible
8. Politics is an intellectual black hole
9. Learning more instruments builds empathy when playing with other musicians
10. It’s crazy how quickly your mood can change just by listening to music
11. The little things really are what matter in all relationships
12. Read more books, watch less TV
13. Never eat a large bag of potato chips for lunch
14. Every once in a while, listen to a whole album of music, with no distractions
15. Chew food slowly
16. Caffeine works best when not used everyday
17. Take walks everyday
18. Try not to think about money first thing in the morning and last thing before you sleep
19. I’ve never regretted watching the sunset
20. Try seeing the stars in a non-light polluted place
21. Close the seat before flushing a toilet
22. Patience is a superpower
23. Listen for different bird songs when outside
24. Try something if you’re worried how long it will take, many times it will be faster than you expect
25. Try running a marathon