27:

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27.

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27 years around the sun.

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27 years of accomplishments, failures and memories.

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27 days where someone sings you happy birthday.

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27 feels old yet young.

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I’ve accomplished a lot, yet feel like I’ve done nothing.

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I’ve lived more life experiences in my 27 years than people have in multiple lifetimes.

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I’ve gotten so lucky.

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But I’ve also worked hard.

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So what do I want for my 27th year?

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Consistency.

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Discipline.

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Continue to stay on this road of self-discovery and self-development.

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Continue to write about what matters to you, whether people like it or not.

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Stay patient.

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25 and 26-year-old me was so confident.

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So sure of the market crashing like I said it would.

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It didn’t.

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Good. Keep taking risk.

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Have some humility.

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27-year-old me needs to be patient.

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Wait.

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Why do you want to speed up time?

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You can’t.

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So enjoy the moments.

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Really be present.

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Make memories with those close to you.

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Continue to invest time in your high-value relationships.

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Stop chasing other people.

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If they don’t want you, you don’t want them.

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Show up for those who show up for you.

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Take control of your time.

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Don’t let other people use and abuse it.

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Forget about status, money and nice things.

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Don’t worry if people don’t like you or your ideas.

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You can’t please everyone.

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Continue to write your truth, whether people like it or not.

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Continue to put your ideas out there, no matter how crazy they seem.

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Keep reading, especially non-fiction.

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Never stop learning about the world.

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Stop spending as much time on your phone.

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Stop making assumptions.

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Be authentically you, no matter what situation you’re in.

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Be honest.

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Tell it like it is, whether people like it or not.

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Slow down the alcohol and drugs.

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Work out more.

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Invest in your body, mind and health.

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Don’t believe your own bullshit.

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Get rid of your ego.

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No matter how far you go, remember you’re not that special.

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We’re all going to die one day so enjoy the journey.

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Enjoy the process.

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Enjoy the grind.

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Enjoy the dark days.

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You will fail spectacularly.

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You may succeed.

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No matter what, stay disciplined.

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Stay focused.

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Push your boundaries.

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Always push your thinking.

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So with that, here’s to another great year ahead.

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Keep going, you’re doing great!

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