12 Lessons Learned Turning 30: Dying, Suffering, Friends, Meaning, and More

And so, I turned 30 years old in 2023! Five years ago, I decided to make time every five years to reflect in-depth about all that has happened in my life and everything that I have learned over those past five years. Therefore, I am releasing a new edition in the archive. Hopefully, by sharing my lessons and insights, you can find some truths of your own that can help you in your own life. Note: Everything I share in this video are insights and lessons I learned in life. These are not meant as absolute truths. A realization I had in my life might not hold true for you or align with the beliefs you have in your life. Timestamps Beginning 00:00 - 02:02 1. The One Certainty in Life Is That Life Is Uncertain 02:02 - 05:10 2. Meaning, Community, and Love Can Drive You Through Any Darkness 05:10 - 08:28 3. This too Shall Pass 08:28 - 09:56 4. Learn How to Die 09:56 - 14:05 5. If You Don’t Invest in Your Wellness, You Will Invest in Your Illness 14:05 - 18:48 6. Every Step Counts 18:48 - 22:18 7. Life Is About Letting Go 22:18 - 23:50 8. Build and Maintain Relationships: They Are Super Important 23:50 - 27:33 9. Passion and Meaning Over Money 27:33 - 29:07 10. It’s All Just a Story 29:07 - 32:14 11. Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket 32:14 - 34:56 12. Someone's Dream Life Is Someone Else’s Nightmare 34:56 - 38:00 End 38:00 - 38:39 ________________________ 📚Resources Mentioned📚 Videos: - What to Do If You Feel Suicidal: Advice from Someone Who Attempted Suicide https://youtu.be/HQw-k1Gf-t8?si=bMBxrRyMokOIdHbl - Living with an ICD: Surviving a Cardiac Arrest, Recovery, How It Feels, Most Often Asked Questions https://youtu.be/QtEqlWUvhB8?si=LVgn6kOZs7zhwKqT - The SMART Way to Get in Shape https://youtu.be/5aL2Suh2JH8?si=YOMT0P4pS4uHh1La - Year Review: 10 Crucial Questions to Ask Yourself Every Year https://youtu.be/HzyqzgDZB8o?si=RPYDQrdTOvNHd39m Interviews: - Lessons about Life and Death from a Cancer and a Cardiac Arrest Survivor | Dr. Martin Inderbitzin and Jellis Vaes https://theipsproject.com/2023/04/lessons-about-life-and-death/ Websites: - The IPS Project https://theipsproject.com/ - The Heart Warrior Project https://heartwarriorproject.com/ ________________________ 🎉CONNECT WITH ME😀 WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/jellisvaes FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Jellis.Vaes INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/JellisVaes