Written by Nanthini Suresh
The age 18 is
considered milestone. The age 18 is where we begin to enter the real world. The
age 18 is the start of everything. The age 18 gives and takes a lot of things
from someone.
If you’re about
to turn 18 soon, this is for you. 18 things you should know before you turn 18.
1. 1. When you're young, commit to making a lot of
small mistakes.
Making
mistakes teaches you valuable things. The greatest mistake you can make is
doing nothing because you're afraid of making a mistake. So don't hesitate
endlessly, and don't doubt yourself. Most of the time, all you have to do is
take a chance! No matter how everything turns out, it is always exactly
as it should be. Either you succeed or you learn something from the experience.
2. 2. Find a job that you enjoy doing.
Choose
the correct professional path based on one crucial factor: choose the work that
you enjoy doing. Take note of this vital piece of advice: do not choose your
job decisions completely on the ideas, aspirations, and recommendations of
others. You can achieve success through passion and inner alignment as long as
you stay loyal to yourself and follow your own interests and ideals.
3. 3. Every day, invest a little time, energy, and
money in yourself.
You
can never lose when you invest in yourself, and you will change the course of
your life over time. You are merely a product of your knowledge. You have
greater influence over your life if you invest more time, energy, and money
collecting relevant knowledge and expertise.
4. 4. Experiment with fresh ideas and opportunities on
a regular basis.
Fears
of failure and embarrassment are common human fears that can keep you from
trying new activities. But you must overcome your worries, because your life's
tale is merely the sum of countless little, one-of-a-kind experiences. And the
more experiences you have, the more fascinating your story will become. So seek
out as many new life experiences as you can and make sure to share them with
those you care about. It is not possible to live if you do not do so.
5. 5. When it comes to developing your professional
skills, concentrate on fewer things.
Keep
in mind that society places experts on a pedestal. Hard labor is important, but
it doesn't matter if it's dispersed in a hundred different directions. So
concentrate your efforts on studying fewer career-related abilities and
mastering them.
6. 6. They cannot read your mind, you must express
yourself.
Unless
you tell them, they will never know how you feel. You must communicate with
others in order to succeed in life. And you have to open your vocal cords and
utter the first words quite often. If you want to get a response, you have to
tell them what you're thinking.
7. 7. Make quick decisions and act quickly.
Either
you act and seize fresh chances first, or someone else will. You can't alter
anything or make any progress if you just sit around and think about it.
Remember that knowing how to do something and really doing it are two
completely different things. Without action, knowledge is practically useless.
8. 8. Change must be accepted and embraced.
It
doesn't matter how good or horrible a situation is right now, it will
change. That is the one thing you can be certain of. So embrace change and
understand that it occurs for a cause. It will not always be easy or evident at
first, but it will be worthwhile in the end.
9. 9. Don't be overly concerned with what other people
think of you.
What
other people think and say about you, for the most part, doesn't matter. When I
was 18, I used my high school and early college peers' judgments to affect my
actions. They also directed me away from ideals and ambitions in which I deeply
believed. After 10 years, I see that this was a ridiculous way to live,
especially considering that nearly all of the individuals whose opinions I
cared about are no longer in my life. Don't let other people's opinions get in
the way of your goals. It doesn't matter what others think or say about you.
It's all about how you feel about yourself.
10 10. Be truthful to yourself and others at all times.
Living an honest life brings peace of mind,
which is invaluable. Period bro.
11 11. Communicate
Talk
to everyone that you think you can gain knowledge. You'll be all set if you
begin creating your professional network early. Over time, you'll continue to
meet new people through your current network, and the reach of your network, as
well as the opportunities that come with it, will continue to grow throughout
your career.
12 12. Every day, spend ten minutes alone in quiet.
Take
advantage of this time to consider, plan, reflect, and dream. Solitude and
silence are conducive to creative and constructive thinking. You can hear your
thoughts, delve deep inside yourself, and chart out the next logical,
productive move in your life while you are calm.
13 13. Ask as much as possible.
The
ability to seek, to ask questions, is the ultimate key. In certain cases,
the search is more important than the answers when conducting research. Other
people, the cosmos of knowledge and history, and your intuition and profound
wisdom are all sources of information. If you never ask the correct questions,
these answers will never come to light.
14 14. Take advantage of the resources that you do
have.
When
a physically handicapped person displays intense symptoms of emotional bliss,
the typical person is usually taken aback. How could someone in such a
physically limited state be so content? The answer lies in how they employ the
limited resources they do have.
15 15. Keep your expenses modest.
Don't
live a lavish life instead live a pleasant one. Spending to impress others
is not a good idea. Do not try to deceive yourself into believing that wealth
is measured in material possessions. Make good financial decisions so that your
money does not manage you. Always try to live within your means.
16 16. Make others feel happy by being courteous of
them.
It's
not so much what you say that matters in life and business as it is how you
make people feel. So, treat your elders, minors, and everyone else with
respect. There are no classifications or limits that identify a group of people
that are worthy of respect. Treat everyone with the same regard and patience as
you would your grandfather. One of life's greatest pleasures is supporting,
guiding, and contributing to others. To obtain anything, you must first give
something away.
17 17. Be exceptional at what you do.
It's
pointless to do anything if you're not going to do it properly. Work hard at
your job and play hard at your interests. Make a name for yourself as a person
who consistently performs at a high level.
18 18. Be the person you were meant to be.
You
must listen to your heart and be the person you were created to be. Some of us
were created to be or accomplish whatever it is that inspires you. Whatever you
choose to do with your life, you must feel it in every vibe of your being.
You'd better be born with the ability to accomplish it! Don't waste your life
serving the goals and desires of others.
Other than this,
at this age you'll begin to lose friendships. Some will betray you, while
others will simply relocate to another city and for some the spark between both
of you will eventually fade.
You won't be
able to ask your parents for money since you'll feel humiliated. You'll start
to find a part-time work to help with your own expenses.
You'll begin
college, and the memories you'll make will be there for years and create a
magic when you reminisce back after ages.
You begin to
accept responsibility. In family matters, your parents seek your advice. You
understand how much your parents have given up for you.
Your suggestions
are will be taken seriously. When a younger sibling approaches you, you
guide and protect them.
You're going to
be smitten. It could or could not work out. Regardless, love.
I'm not trying
to scare you, you see. Life will change after you reach the age of eighteen.
