How To Not Be Like Me

Introduction

What to expect in this book?

First of all, I must reiterate that this book does not, in any way, intend to teach you how to live your life. But like other authors of self-help books that came before me, this is just an account of my experiences, the result of my decisions, my poor habits that led me to a regrettable life, and some things I would like you to know about life, in case you are not paying attention.

They say life doesn't come with instructions, so you cannot be blamed.

Consider this book a manual. A brochure that would show you the way to mistakes and mishaps.

Life is short, the world is wide.

Your life is short. This world is wide.

You are only going to live until 80, the most, or 90, if you are living a healthy active stress-free life.

From 1-6 years old, you were helpless, you know nothing. You cannot do anything for yourself. You are not capable of enjoying life.

7-15 years old. Meet friends, start learning about the world. But you are still confined in your house, restricted by your parents' rules.

16-21. You might be free. Have circle of friends. Knowledgeable about the world. But you're still not financially capable to live a good life, independently.

35-50 years old. This time is crucial. During these years you will seriously reflect if you have lived your life the way you dreamed of living it. These years you will regret not having investments, not securing yourself an assets. Not providing yourself an insurance. During these years, you must be on the top of your wit, cracking your skills, your talent, your intelligence, what else can you do to make your life better and victorious? You may have something to do but it might be too late or everybody is doing it already. If you plan to hustle at this age, your innovation, your contribution, your talent, must be outstanding, or you'll be shadowed. And also, it might require a huge sum of money for you to start rolling.

By 51 until 80, you will start decaying. You will start to grow old faster. These years you must be enjoying the fruit of your labor, traveling the world, giving your family a good life.

22-30 years old. This is the most exciting years of your life. Every opportunity you can imagine is in front of you. Whatever you have decided to happen in your life, if you firmly decide, you will get at these years. All kinds of businesses you could think of, talents you could showcase, you have the stage. You will have an audience. You have the energy, the resources, the time, if you allow. I intended to skip this because if you decided to be lazy and careless at these years, you cannot win life the way successful people win it.

I don't mean all financially. That is just one factor. But a factor it is.

In this book, you will reconsider how you live your life physically, emotionally, psychologically, financially.

I am not an expert. In fact, I am a failure.

This is how to not be like me.