I’m sharing the unfiltered, sometimes uncomfortable but deeply important lessons I’ve learned by 30—from relationships and self-worth to money, boundaries, and doing life your way. Whether you’re in your 20s or already beyond 30, these life lessons cover navigating adulthood, building independence, de-centering external validation, and cultivating confidence in your own timeline.

00:00 – Welcome & turning 30
03:00 – Lesson 1: You have plenty of time
05:45 – Lesson 4: Move to a new place at least once in your 20s
08:00 – Lessons 5–6: Let friendships and people leave naturally
10:45 – Lessons 7–8: Decenter men & develop real hobbies
13:00 – Lessons 9–10: Choose quality over quantity & keep learning
16:00 – Lessons 11–13: News, phones, and self-discipline
20:00 – Lessons 17–21: Appearance, reading, finances & independence
24:00 – Lessons 22–25: Being alone, clothing that fits, and managing space
28:00 – Lessons 26–30: Lifestyle creep, boundaries & living life on your terms

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