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Originally Posted by Dante84
I'm 25.
I am single, have a job, a car, an education, a clean record, my health, all my siblings and both of my parents.
What should I be doing now and in the near future to enjoy the next 25?
TIA.
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Caveat: I'm just about to turn 30. But there are some things I'd do differently if I could wind the clock back five years.
Save, save, save. You can NEVER save, dollar for dollar, like you can from age 25-30. Especially if you're single with no kids and no significant debts.
Enjoy yourself. Don't stress too much about "the plan."
Don't worry too much about your opportunities at your current job. Focus more on the opportunities you will create for yourself, period.
Take every bit of training and opportunity your job will throw your way. Nothing is too small or insignificant.
Case in point: when I was 25, I was asked to learn something at the sports mag I worked for that I absolutely hated with a passion. That ended up being a key skill set that set me on the path to the awesome job I have at United Health Group now.
Be willing to change your expectations as life changes around you. If you want to get married at 27 and don't meet the girl, wait. If you DON'T want to get married until you're 30 but meet the girl, don't wait.
You've got a lot in front of you. 25-30 have easily been the best years of my life so far. Even better than the college years. Enjoy them. The time will pass more quickly than you can imagine.