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EmpiricalLagrange
@eulerlagrange.eth
As a man approaching his 30s, I’ve heard from a lot of older men it’ll be the golden years of life. What are the life lessons I should know to maximize the time?
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Thomas
@aviationdoctor.eth
I wouldn’t worry about maximizing that time — I’m sure that will work itself out nicely. 30s are peak shape, confidence, and money. It’s the rest that I want to bring up. David Rubenstein (founder of The Carlyle Group) said that the secret to life is to win the second half, not the first. I’m a little more granular than that and break down life into four sets of 20 years. The first 20 years of your life prepare you for the next 20. You’re already halfway through. So, time to prepare for the third set. Professionally, credentials and education will matter less and less (I’ve written why here: https://publish.obsidian.md/aviationdoctor/Academic+inflation) — it’s about the work you’ve accomplished and the trust relationships you’ve built. Personally, it’s time to think about what will make you the happiest —and I mean that in the most selfish way possible— and minimizes regret by the time you’re 10, 15, 20 years older and look back.
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shazow
@shazow.eth
Great framing. In the same vein of setting yourself up for the next two sets of 20 years: Retirement is hard. Many people reach their 70s and retire for the first time only to feel lost and depressed. If we can afford it, the best approach is to do lots of mini-retirements throughout our lives. Even if it's just a few months between jobs, or a year once every decade if we can swing it. Flesh out hobbies, learn how to connect with our community, establish healthy habits, figure out how to foster meaning from life beyond number go up. Retire early and often.
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