15 unconventional ways to be unstoppable in your twenties

I loved my twenties. I experienced much success, but also plenty of pain, confusion and struggle.

Though I’m a big advocate for being willing to make mistakes, there were many I could have avoided.

Now that I’m in my late thirties, there are so many things I’ve done to propel me, I wish I’d applied them sooner.

15 things no one talks about that will bring you an unstoppable energy in your 20s (and beyond):

Use generosity as your cure to malaise.

Rather than obsessing about ‘what’s wrong with poor old me?’ focus on helping someone else.

I get it. You were hurt. People suck.

You’re an ‘introvert.’

You have ‘mental health issues.’

Great. But nothing good comes out of stewing on your own insecurities. Instead, go out and bring joy to another human being. If you feel low, commit to making others feel better — and you will too.

Become a master at light-heartedness.

All of your worst moments come out of taking shit too seriously. Life and yourself.

The secret to an unbelievably good life is to get great at being light, judging less, and having fun.

Stop taking things personally — you will repel people and grow to dislike even yourself.

Your power lies in deflecting what you don’t like in the world, and turning it into an opportunity for play and learning.

Start writing and sharing it now.

One of the best investments of my life was taking 30 minutes out of every day to write an article for my blog.

Twitter is now the best place for this. No one read my first 350 articles or so, but it didn’t matter.

I developed my skill, and I’d get to offload my struggles onto paper in the shadows before I became known.

Write now. There’s never been a better time to grow an audience who will stick with you for life, because you shared your truth.

Exercise every day in some way.

You may not feel like it when you open your crusty eyes after a night out, but after a solid breakfast, you want to get out there and sweat it out.

I often saw exercise as ‘unsexy’ when I was young, like ‘follow the doctor’s orders!’ Bla bla.

But when you see exercise — especially lifting heavy ass weights — as a tool used by empowered, elite, creative, happy people, you won’t want to stop.

Be dangerous.

Your twenties are a time to play with risk-taking. This doesn’t mean doing anything reckless that blatantly risks health or death.

Don’t be a damn fool. But prioritise doing more that quickens your pulse before you do it.

Do what others refuse to do. That’s where to look. Forget what everyone else is doing — most are scared. You have far less to lose in these years, and you don’t want to look back with regret.

Take a risk every day. This is one of the most powerful foundations for an enriching life.

Question everything.

Nothing — I repeat — nothing is at is seems. Don’t trust a word you hear in the mainstream media.

These people are clueless and want you depressed so they can keep you addicted to fear, and make as much money they can to offset their meagre ratings.

Your leaders are now fearlessly building their own personal brands on social media.

Follow those who resonate, and question everything you hear. Your gut instinct is powerful. Follow it, not the news.

Experiment with all kinds of shit.

Your twenties is not the time (unless you’ve seriously figured it out) to go all-in on some intensive five-year course or twenty-year career.

Use this time to try out things, and see what sticks.

Test it all out. Apply for all kinds of jobs. Play with your talents. Travel. Explore an ancient temple. Start a gaming channel. Try canoeing. Jump into a lake. Message someone you admire.

Try different money-making schemes. Test it all out and make a crap ton of mistakes.

Aim to win the world-record for experiments made.

Commit to being high energy.

How you feel is largely a symptom — not of your ‘lot’ in life — but of your decision to lead a high-energy life.

Happiness is internally-generated out of a choice you make.

You don’t need to wait for Sally at the cafe to smile back at you to find happiness and energy. You already possess it.

Choose to be energised, productive as f and in control of your life. Create art every day and share it with the world. Show us that you are relentless, and we will take notice.

Have at least one ridiculous night out.

Some of my best memories were tied to crazy nights out featuring booze, some mild drug use, and hilarious adventures.

Have fun here. Obviously don’t do anything reckless, but create some wild memories, which you can tell stories about.

Do not, however, let debauchery overtake any progress you’re making in growing yourself, building your business and projects, and remaining at peace with yourself.

Take sex protection seriously.

Man, telling you this makes me sound super old. I get it.

But for fs sake, don’t open yourself up to the obvious repercussions of unprotected humping.

Protect protect protect.

Focus on yourself before any activism.

I see a lot of young people screaming their lungs out in the streets protesting something they know little about.

Little real change will happen for you here. You can make a dent after you’ve created more influence for yourself, which you can get started on in your twenties.

Growing an audience here for example.

When you sort yourself out, get some money coming in, tidy yourself up, and gather some clout…NOW you’re ready to start changing the world.

Spend time in nature at least twice a week.

Your phone is a portal to all kinds of amazing opportunities. It can also possess you and make you feel terrible.

We get depressed when we live for too long out of touch with nature. Get out as much as you can, and be present with the beauty of the sun, the trees and grass.

Only taking in artificial stimuli is not good for you. The sun and the outdoors is a literal source of your energy, joy and power.

Eat a primal diet.

The media are lying to you about granola, vegetables, and fruit bowls.

All this veg you’re taking in is screwing with your bowels, making you weak, and accelerating the ageing process.

We got it wrong. I’m not kidding.

Numerous studies now show that vegetables contain all kinds of poisonous anti-nutrients put in place as a natural defence-mechanism to you eating them.

Eat more meat, organs and eggs like your ancestors did and you will feel alive again.

Start a newsletter.

One of the best things I did in my 20s was start growing an email newsletter of thousands of readers.

Email is not dead. I’d create content online, and entice email subscribers with a valuable, short ebook.

An email list will give you access to your people, who will support you and buy from you for life. You own your email list forever, but you could lose your Instagram following tomorrow. Start now.

Be selfish.

You can be kind, supportive, and yet selfish.

What do I mean by ‘selfish?’

Let go of the need to do anything to impress or please anyone else, including family members.

You don’t need to do those things you feel you ‘should’ do. No.

Follow your soul.

Do what you know is right.

Follow your weird inclinations.

Follow what’s fun and exciting and ultimately good for you in the long-run.

You have one life.

Live it unconventionally.

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