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11 Things You Must Know Before 30 by 24hoursreporter: 8:07am On May 23, 2018
30 years old is a significant milestone is a man’s life. However, some people believe that it is the end of youth while others see it as the beginning of mature adulthood. Whichever be the case, 30s is a period a man needs to be aggressively confident after a period of self discovery during his 20s. However, this article will unveil the 11 things you must know before 30.

Also, it is important to know that your 30s is the next chapter to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. So, these 11 things will help you live life easily and confidently during your 30s.

List of 11 Things You Must Know Before 30

#1 Discover Yourself


One of the things your must know before 30 is to discover yourself. Everybody is created uniquely and differently. Discover your area of strength and how you can use it to effect positive changes around the world.

The greatest minds are those that discovered themselves and affect the world positively. For instance, Professor Chinua Achebe wasn’t a billionaire, but he was an icon of his generation. Why? Because he discovered himself and use it to his own advantage.

Professor Chinua Achebe was able to discover himself early enough. This is why he abandoned his scholarship to study medicine for a degree in English Literature.

#2 Learn To Be A Problem Solver
Before you clock 30, learn to be a problem solver rather than problem supplier. Make yourself relevant in any environment you find yourself. Develop your innate natural gift and tailor then towards solving problems. If you can do this, you will definitely be an icon in your generation.

#3 Be Known For A Specific Thing
You must be known for a specific thing if truly want to be great. After establishing reputation for one thing, don’t mess it up with trivial things.

#4 Have A Mentor
Having a mentor is one of the things you must know before 30. A good mentor will serve as a catalyst to your success. He will always guide you and model positive behavior. A good mentor understands that he or she must be dependable, engaged, authentic and tuned to your needs.

#5 Learn To Say No
This is another area you really need to work on before you clock 30. You should be able to say No when a situation is not favourable to you. In fact, one of the signs of maturity is for the ability to say NO without feeling guilty.

#6 Conquer Procrastination
Procrastination is a canker worm that eats into your time. Most people that are successful in life don’t procrastinate. They keep to time and once they have an appointment with you, they keep with it.

This is why most CEOs and other top notch officials in most organization will want you to book an appointment with them before visiting. This is because they take their time very serious and wouldn’t want you to disrupt their schedules for the day.

So, if you want to be great in your 30s, learn to conquer procrastination. Without an iota of doubt, procrastination leads to wasted time, poor performance, Self depreciation, increased stress and missed opportunities.

#7 Stability of Character
Before 30, you should be able to develop a stable character. People around you must take your words serious and avoid talking from both side of your mouth.

Whenever you say, ensure that you can defend it to the end. This is another feature most great men around the world have. And it is definitely of the things you must know before 30.

#8 Have an Investment
Try to have an investment before you clock 30. You don’t really need much money to do this. Just buy shares of any well to do company in the banking, oil, manufacturing and any other viable industry.

#9 Define Your Vision
At 30, you should be able to define your vision in life clearly. In fact, define the vision in a single sentence and map out plan on how to achieve it.

#10 Learn To Drive A Car
you are 30 years and don’t know how to drive? It is time to learn how to drive. In fact, driving is one of the most important things you must know before 30. The skill is very important and it will help you out in different situations.

#11 Financially Stable
Work hard to be financially stable before the age of 30. At least you should be able to carter for yourself and one other person during this period. So, whatever you are doing today, do it better to make a different financially before 30.

Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2018/05/23/11-things-you-must-know-before-30/

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Re: 11 Things You Must Know Before 30 by Ajoboss(m): 8:09am On May 23, 2018
FP material
Even after knowing all these things..nigerian youths wee still b lazy
Re: 11 Things You Must Know Before 30 by 24hoursreporter: 8:15am On May 23, 2018
Ajoboss:
FP material
Even after knowing all these things..nigerian youths wee still b lazy

But some people will still learn from the material.

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Re: 11 Things You Must Know Before 30 by Solidkay(m): 8:30am On May 23, 2018
How about having a serious relationship
Re: 11 Things You Must Know Before 30 by 24hoursreporter: 8:31am On May 23, 2018
Solidkay:
How about having a serious relationship

Hmmm! that could work.

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