{"id":2095,"date":"2024-03-20T17:22:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chrisnorton.org\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2024-03-20T17:22:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:22:37","slug":"32-life-changing-lessons-on-my-32nd-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chrisnorton.org\/blog\/32-life-changing-lessons-on-my-32nd-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"32 Life-Changing Lessons on my 32nd Birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hi\u00a0Friend,
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\r\nI celebrate 32 years of life today. Time feels like it’s flying by. I swear it was just yesterday when I turned 21. I’ve learned countless lessons along the way, and I want to share 32 that have truly impacted me. I compiled them into categories for you. I hope at least one will resonate with you.<\/p>\r\n
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Personal Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n 1. God’s greatest rewards go to those who play the long game.<\/p>\r\n 2. Unlock your personal power by being fully present in the moment.<\/p>\r\n 3. Embrace absolute responsibility; it’s the key to unshakable resilience.<\/p>\r\n 4. Character, not muscle, reveals true strength.<\/p>\r\n 5. Excuses are dead weight; shed them to soar.<\/p>\r\n 6. Live each day like it’s your last because one day, it will be.<\/p>\r\n 7. Reflection and restoration are investments, not indulgences.<\/p>\r\n 8. If you don’t like where you are, move. You’re not a tree.<\/p>\r\n 9. Failure after trying trumps the regret of never trying at all.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n 10. The richness of your relationships determines the richness of your life.<\/p>\r\n 11. Asking for help isn’t shameful; it’s an act of courage.<\/p>\r\n 12. You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with.<\/p>\r\n 13. True greatness lies in making others feel great.<\/p>\r\n 14. People will remember how you made them feel, not what you said.<\/p>\r\n 15. Time spent with loved ones is never wasted.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Spirituality and Mindset:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n 16. Focus on what’s right, and you’ll never be blinded by what’s wrong.<\/p>\r\n 17. In tough times, ask yourself, “What can I do today?”<\/p>\r\n 18. When purpose seems elusive, ask, “Who’s counting on me?”<\/p>\r\n 19. Speak your dreams out loud; manifesting is real.<\/p>\r\n 20. God’s opinion of you is the ultimate truth.<\/p>\r\n 21. Accept what you can’t control to master what you can.<\/p>\r\n 22. Meekness is a quiet strength, not a weakness.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Communication and Influence:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n 23. Your life is as rich as the lives you enrich.<\/p>\r\n 24. Your attention and appreciation are the most precious gifts you can give.<\/p>\r\n 25. Words are powerful; they can shatter or shape worlds.<\/p>\r\n 26. Apologize quickly, forgive swiftly, learn deeply, and forget completely.<\/p>\r\n 27. Before pointing fingers, take a look in the mirror.<\/p>\r\n 28. Reading daily is a habit of champions.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Health and Well-being:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n 29. Recharge nightly to conquer daily. Get some sleep!<\/p>\r\n 30. Feelings are meant to be expressed, not suppressed.<\/p>\r\n 31. No external fix can heal an internal wound.<\/p>\r\n 32. Your body is your temple, not a trash can. Fuel it with nutrition and keep moving.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n I’d love to hear from you! What life lessons resonated with you? What have you learned in your journey so far? Let\u2019s inspire each other to keep growing and learning.<\/p>\r\n Chris<\/p>\r\n
\r\nYour friend,<\/p>\r\n