25 Lessons I Learned in 2025: 1. No one will advocate for you better than you 2. Being perceived as trying is scary. Do it anyways 3. It’s ok to rest 4. People judging you says more about them than you 5. Following the prestige only feels good short term 6. Choose the hard path, it usually has better rewards 7. Not every hangout has to be productive 8. How you allow others to treat you is how you actually think you should be treated 9. Some friends don’t actually have your best interest 10. Your parents are human too 11. Move your body daily, even if it’s something small 12. Who you take advice from is important 13. Not everyone needs to know everything 14. Where you live post-grad changes your trajectory 15. Comfort is a trap 16. Lying hurts yourself more 17. Return to first principles when you’re lost 18. As you evolve, your relationships should too 19. Know your worth 20: Believe in something bigger than yourself and go to Church 21: First impressions go further than you think 22: Go where you’re naturally at your best 23: Give more than you take 24: Stay humble 25: Lead with love