The 20 Mistakes You Don

8/13/2019 The 20 Mistakes You Don

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The 20 Mistakes You Dont Want To Make

In Your 20s

Your 20s compose undoubtedly the most pivotal time in your life. While there are

plenty of temptations and distractions, the decisions you make here are truly what

dictate your future, as the weak fail and only the strong survive.

Do you have what it takes to become a monumental success? Or will you live out a

life of mediocrity? The choice is up to you. While many think they have all the

answers and the keys to success, we have seen those people make the same pitfalls

too many times before.

This is the time for you to hustle, scrap and fight for the life that you want for

yourself. You manifest your own destiny during these crucial years.

Every move you make is a test. Dont f*ck it up. These are the 20 Mistakes You

Dont Want To Make In Your 20s.


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20. Working for money, not for building yourdreams

Never do anything just because its convenient for you. Look to challenge yourself

and build your own dream instead of building someone elses. Even if it doesnt

exactly make sense now, create something with great value so you can cash out

big.

Always look to the future and never for immediate compensation. What are you

going to do with those weekly wages anyways? Stop being so entitled and

pretending like you deserve cash, prizes and vacations just yet. You will soon

realize once youve made it that making money doesnt make you happy. Its thejourney.

19. Thinking that this is the right time to fall inlove

While all of your friends might be doing it, dontfall into the trap of a relationship.

Sure it seems like the right thing to do, but your 20s are entirely too crucial for

your personal growth for you to be focusing on fulfilling the wishes of another

individual.

Not only does it make you complacent with where you are in life, but it makes you

boring. When your business is at stake and your future is resting on your shoulders,

the last thing you need is to be bogged down by an insecure lover rushing youhome.

Get out there, meet new people, test the limits and have fun. It will take you to the

places youve only dreamed of going.


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18. Trying to act like the man rather than learning

how to become oneInstead of going overboard on the Gucci monogram and bottles in the club, as if

you just signed to Rocnation, spend that time focusing on your career.

Every second counts and if more time is spent pretending to be the person you

want to be instead of becoming that man, then youll sink in quick sand without

even knowing it.

A real man is willing to make sacrifices. If you arent down to put in the work,

then please dont act like you are. You can enjoy the success when you actually

attain it.

17. Making friends instead of earning trust

The in-crowd may be tempting, but youll probably fall victim to surrounding

yourself with social climbers. We know you feel entitled to celebrate, but please

relax. Its never attractive when you act as though this is the last time youll ever

see this in life.

Make connections with people based on trial and error, not presuppositions and

drunk ranting about what they can do for your business.

If you ever want people to take you seriously, then you have to take them

seriously. Just because you think you trust someone doesnt always mean you can.

Heed any red flags in the past before jumping into any kind of venture with them.


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16. Not caring because you only live once thats

for foolsWe all are guilty of irrational decision-making in our 20s. Fast people and fast

times with money in your pocket always lead to over-extending yourself.

A life of partying, heavy drugs and pretty much having that YOLO attitude will

leave you flat on your ass. Get focused and lock into what youre supposed to be

doing. If you dont know what that is, then you better figure it out ASAP.

15. Making all your wants, needs

Expensive women and cheap thrills coupled with the expensive sneakers should

not be on the list of your needs. Setting the foundation for your business and team

is far more important than updating your wardrobe and chasing sex.

Distinguish between what you want and what you actually need. Make sure your

priorities are in tact or you will lose your track.

14. Forgetting that family comes first

Those who supported you before anything deserve to be taken care of when you

reach your success. If you arent doing this for the ones you love, then youre not

doing it right. Family comes first, no matter what happens. If you work for whom

you love instead of just yourself, you will get far.


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13. Blaming anyone else but yourself for anything

in lifeHold yourself accountable for everything. At the end of the day, all you have in the

world is yourselfso go hard. Dont look to anyone for answers and instead of

making problems, create solutions.

Whether it was that job you wanted, the funding you needed or the love you think

you cant live without, there is no one that can be held accountable in this universe

except for you.

12. Getting comfortable like you actually deservedown time

Unless youre chilling with Victorias Secret models in Monaco this weekend, you

shouldnt even be thinking about taking a break anytime soon. You need a

vacation?

What have you accomplished? Mark Cuban spent seven years building out his first

business before he even took a break. Dont get lazy now.

11. Sticking with jobs that didnt teach youanything

A bad job is like an unhealthy relationship. Truthfully, the only reason youre there

is because it is the safest and easiest thing you know.


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Any job or relationship that allows for you to get comfortable should be avoided at

all costs. The last scenario you could ever want is becoming like the rest of those

miserable 40-somethings faced with weekends of minivans and soccer practice.

10. Following the crowd instead of forging againstit

You can be aware of the trends, but never follow them. If all your time is spent

trying to adjust to your surroundings, youll get lost in the crowd all the more

easily.

Success and greatness are constructed by trendsetters themselves, not those who

latched on to whats currently trending. We hope that you dont have any

aspirations to look like your favorite rapper. Temptation to be influenced by those

who you aspire to be like is easy, but no one finds his or her calling while

following in the footsteps of another.

9. Failing to energize those around you

Although you may sometimes think there is a lack of talent in your networks

this is never the case. It is your sole responsibility to inspire, encourage and drive

those around you to succeed.

Failing to do so only confirms that you fall victim to that which you accuse others

of. Change and greatness can be sparked everywhere, but bring it upon yourself to

trigger it.


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8. Thinking you need to stop learning and growing

You have more zeros at the end of your bank statement and stamps in your

passport than you had ever imagined. Dont consider this your victory lap, but

rather as a taste of greatness. Do you live to enjoy the moments you dreamed of or

a lifetime of unimaginable success?

The common misconception that once things are in your favor, you no longer have

to put in the 3:00AM work hours is a dangerous problem. The fewer nights that

youre willing to put in the work, the fewer opportunities you will have to celebrate

your achievements in the future.

7. Thinking that anyone will ever pay you back

Your 20s will be accompanied with a slew of poor investments by both you and

those around you. Whether rich or poor, there will always be someone in your

circle that will need a helping hand. If you ever think youre going to see that

money again, youre sorely mistaken.

If there were a plan of action and re-investment, then the truth is that you will not

see $1 back. Times are tough, especially in your 20s and finding a route back to

financial freedom is often seen only when winning the lotto or signing your first

deal with Ca$h Money Records.

Of course miracles do happen, but the probabilities that youve essentially given

the money away are far too high.

6. Investing in relationships with the wrong values


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Your love life is an investmentand the smarter the deals you execute, the

savvier of an investor you become. Instead of navigating through an ambiguous

investment in which you shower your lover with cash and prizes for existing, make

sure he or she will demonstrate positive returns. Your love life should have a solidROI.

5. Holding on to friends that waste your time andadd no value to your life

Youll be sucked down into the abyss right with them if you dont cut the fat of the

group. Family and friends could have been great to you as a child, but if they no

longer hold the value and inspiration that is needed for you to thrive in life, then

cut them loose.

The only individuals you should be surrounding yourself with are those that

challenge your ideas and motivate you to find the next solution to your problems.

No, not the pessimistic assh*les who shoot down your ideas with their negativity,but rather the ones who genuinely want to see you succeed no matter what you do

in life.

4. Forgetting about the piggy bank and spendingevery dollar you have

If our check is for $9, then were most likely spending $30. Between credit cards,

school loans and every other avenue for attaining a quick dollar, our need for

immediate gratification is worse than ever.


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The truth is its about making more money, not saving it. But at the same time, if

you have no means for expanding your revenue channels, then you must be able to

save a few dollars here and there. No one likes to have to walk to work because he

blew every dollar at LAVO.

3. Not wrapping it before tapping it

If you dont want to have a child then you better limit your excuses. As vulgar as it

may sound, sometimes there are only a few options in life, so you must avoid all

potential margins of error.

The road to success is not paved with having responsibilities of children and your

future wife to be. This is a somewhat lonely journey that you must take by yourself

and those you love will be able to celebrate with you after.

2. Dating unstable people with mommy and daddyissues

We need to control the invincibility we all feel when it comes to both men and

women. Whether shes a stripper or hes a frat bro, we feel the need to be the

knight in shining armor for our lovers.

As chivalrous as this may seem, we hate to break it to you, but you will never beable to change anyone. By setting yourself up for a losing battle, youve only

ensured your misery for the next few months. Shes clingy for a reason, dont be

her Dr. Phil. And if he doesnt have ambition now, he neverwill.


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1. Forgetting that karma is a huge b*tch

Whether its burning bridges with people you loved, stealing your friends

girlfriend or plotting against an ex-partner, we must always remember that karma

is the biggest b*tch weve ever met.

There is nothing more true than the fact that whatever goes around comes around,

and you are not immune to the cosmic forces that be. Were not asking you to go

on your Mother Teresa pilgrimage, but dont be surprised when reality catches

back up with you and brings you to your knees. Be a good person. Youll get

further in life.

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