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I agree with others, there is no one thing that is going to change your life. You get there via experience. Experiencing the consequences at 30 of something may

I agree with others, there is no one thing that is going to change your life. You get there via experience. Experiencing the consequences at 30 of something may feel profound despite the fact your parents told you the same thing 100 times as a youth. My advice is this: Introspection is a super power. The more you take the time to step back and reevaluate all of your actions/assumptions in life, the more you will be able to make meaningful change towards the life you want from NOW. Also, find purpose outside of your career, find a hobby or cause and find fulfillment there. Corollary, if you are going to have regrets, regret doing something, don't regret not doing it.

danaos 5y ago
> Corollary, if you are going to have regrets, regret doing something, don't regret not doing it. I need a time machine...
aalam 5y ago
Your advice on introspection is helpful, especially for people who find themselves repeating the same mistakes. However, I would like to add a caveat on introspection. For some people, an absorption with introspection and self-understanding can be a distraction from making concrete progress in life goals. Sometimes, it helps to shut off or turn away from the stream of thought to plug away at important tasks. An excess of introspection can create an illusion of progress, though it’s still a crucial habit to practice.