The things you might regret when you are older

I did not come up with the following points, and I do not practice what I write. I know I am going to regret it :)

I think this is a nice collection of great habits.

• Life: Get to know yourself and be radically honest. Listen to your intuition. You’ll regret what you didn’t do when you had the chance to.
• Travel. Travel will open up your mind.
• Simplify. Focus on the few activities and people that bring you joy.
• Work: Take more professional risks. If you are working at a job, protect your time. Be deliberate about the people you want to work with. Place family and health before work.
• Family: Be present. Keep in touch with the people that will never abandon you, no matter what. Your parents will soon be gone, spend time with them. Appreciate how much free time you have without the kids. Plan regular date nights with your partner. Kids are a gift. Spend more time with them, they won’t be young forever.
• Health: Make physical activity a daily habit. Do not take your good health for granted. Getting in shape takes a long time (6 months +). The older you are, the harder to stay fit.
• Friendship: Build a vibrant network of friends. Your friends have an outsized influence on you. You are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with. Be more intentional about the friendship you form and keep. Cultivate quality friendships.
• Money: Start investing early, even if it’s just a little. The purpose of money is freedom. If you are able to buy income-producing assets, do it and hold for 10–20 years.