17 things you realise as you get older

  1. No one gives a damn what you do. So, make decisions for you.
  2. Hangovers aren’t worth it.
  3. Health is wealth.
  4. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
  5. You need to accept reality as it is rather than as you want it to be.
  6. Do the best with what you’ve got where you are.
  7. Comparison will steal your joy.
  8. If you get better one day at a time, you can eventually become the person you want to become.
  9. Sometimes, you need to part ways with people who aren’t good for you.
  10. Travel when you’re young. Don’t put it off until you’re retired; do it when you look and feel the best.
  11. Make time for what you enjoy. It’s the ultimate coping mechanism.
  12. Money isn’t everything, but it certainly helps you live more comfortably.
  13. Porn isn’t worth it. Life is better without it.
  14. Spend time with your parents. They aren’t getting any younger.
  15. Be careful who you choose as your spouse. Choosing the wrong partner is a death sentence.
  16. Find ways to relax. It’s one of the most important things.
  17. Investing in yourself is the only way to get the most out of life. I’ve mapped out exactly how to start getting 1% better every day with ‘The 1% Reset’—claim your free guide and weekly deep-dives at henrypaget.substack.com.

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