I am 25 years old, and I’m going through a period of transition in my life. I know, I know: I wrote the same thing last year. And when I sit down to write this post next year, there’s a good chance I’ll say the same thing.
Yes, I know: The mid-20s are an unstable time — there isn’t anything yet to anchor me down (a family, a home, a city, a career). Things are changing, and that’s been a good thing. Change has brought me some really amazing opportunities.
At age 25, there are certain things I’ve come to believe hold true. I know that my beliefs will change. I know that I will change.
But here, at 25, is what I believe.
I believe that…
People who hustle are the best kinds of people.
There is nothing quite like the feeling of “done.”
Respect must be earned. Passion must be shared. Rules must be ignored.
People who refuse to talk things out are people who don’t belong in your life.
Nothing good has ever come from a “reply all” email.
The same goes for reading YouTube comments.
Next year really is our year, Nats fans.
When you’re “close,” that just shows you have far you still have to go.
There really shouldn’t be people in the workforce who are younger than me, but there are. And that’s because you’re getting old, Dan. Just deal with it.
We need more people who are willing to be kind.
We need more people who are willing to struggle.
We need more people who are willing to serve.
And most of all: Today is a work day. Today, we must do great work. It’s our time.
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That’s me with the amazing Stry.us team (from left to right): Bari, Zach, Jordan, Sarah, and Roman.