14 Things I Wish I Knew at 25 is an autobiographical reflection from Alex Mathers as he looks back on his life and the lessons he has learned. The book provides insights and advice for those entering or entering adulthood that provide a roadmap to fulfilling one’s goals and potential.
Key Learnings:
• Embrace risk and challenge yourself with new experiences
• Build meaningful and lasting relationships
• Take care of your health, both physically and mentally
• Don't settle for less than you deserve
• Take control of your finances and time
• Develop the skills that will help you make a meaningful impact
As a UX Designer, this book offers invaluable advice on how to seize the opportunities before you. Additionally, books such as Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman can offer further guidance on how to be successful as a UX Designer.
✏️ Highlights
finding happiness and doing what you’re passionate about is a distraction.
begin focusing on being great at less.
Society wants you weak and depressed.
The only advice or motivation I ever get is from happy people who are doing well. Schools, the news, dietary advice, mainstream entertainment — all clueless.
focus on improving the lives of others.
The world lacks focused expertise, whether in fixing cars, marketing, plumbing, writing, or sales.
Diversify your experiences and your skills yes.
Stop stopping. Few are capable of finishing what they start.
They get excited about some novelty, but the excitement soon wears off and they’re on to the next shiny thing.
You aren’t free if you can’t stomach the idea of being geographically flexible, especially in this chaotic world. I’ve collected adventures and friendships across the globe, and this serves me and the man I am today.
Don’t make decisions that could trap you for decades. If there’s a chance you could make a very costly decision, avoid making it.
finding happiness and doing what you’re passionate about is a distraction.
begin focusing on being great at less.
Society wants you weak and depressed.
The only advice or motivation I ever get is from happy people who are doing well. Schools, the news, dietary advice, mainstream entertainment — all clueless.
focus on improving the lives of others.
The world lacks focused expertise, whether in fixing cars, marketing, plumbing, writing, or sales.
Diversify your experiences and your skills yes.
Stop stopping. Few are capable of finishing what they start.
They get excited about some novelty, but the excitement soon wears off and they’re on to the next shiny thing.
You aren’t free if you can’t stomach the idea of being geographically flexible, especially in this chaotic world. I’ve collected adventures and friendships across the globe, and this serves me and the man I am today.
Don’t make decisions that could trap you for decades. If there’s a chance you could make a very costly decision, avoid making it.
