Life in 20's vs 30's ?

Question

What are some differences in life & perceptions you picked up since exiting your 20's ?

I'm in my early 30's and yea I feel a lil old. 20's was an absolute energetic fun time and I thought it would last forever. What a surprise.

I learned that :

1. Good times never last forever. Just because you feel successful and on top of the world in your 20's - it doesn't mean it will last.

2. You should never assume or predict your outcome. However I think it will turnout - it usually has the opposite outcome (for me at least ...lol)

3. There are other people who want the same things as you ...and other who might be "better" than you at getting it

4. Just because you want it - it doesn't mean you'll get it

5. Just because you're in a hurry - doesn't mean you get things done faster or the world follows at your speed

What are some others you picked up

5. People's words and opinions are null. I used to worry so much what people would say about me but I realized they are just meaningless words. Sure sometimes people say stuff to hurt you but - their words are not important

Answer 1

wow...that was depressing! No matter what age you are, if you view your life this way, then that's how it will turn out. Attitude is everything!

You're in your 30's, not 90's! You shouldn't be feeling old. I had some ridiculous fun in my 20's, but in my 30's I'm still having fun, but using my brain. I agree with your statement about what others think of you....you don't really mind what they think in your 30's...if they don't like it, oh well. From what I hear from others....your 40's and 50's...life even gets better and you don't put up with any c**p or let people walk all over you. Cheer up....we all go through our 20's and miss it to a certain degree, but we all age and we all desire our youth.....but how you feel on the inside will reflect how you look on the outside.

Answer 2

Not everyone matures at the same rate so it's all relative.

20 vs 30 , 30 vs 40 etc  change happens all the time and as we mature our view on life and a lot of other things matures also.

This can happen at any stage of life and also depend on previous experiences. Some which may cause some one to mature earlier or later. My point is that some of the perceptions you've picked up on, others may not do so at the same stage in life. Not to mention that the perceptions of a particular age group also shift in time with each generation and recently at an accelerated pace.

Naturally as you get older, things like

1) peer pressure or worrying what others think of you decreases.

2) you thinking becomes more focused on the future until you reach a point where you look back and begin to question more things.

3)you become more tolerant and patient

4) your lifestyle slows down and you begin to realize that you can no longer do some of the things you were able to when you were younger.

5) you begin to clarify what is really important in life.

6) your taste in food, music, movies etc. changes

Ok maybe some of these things happen later in life but you get my drift right?

Oh and I almost forgot the biggest change of all is that you will realize  that "old age" is always 20 years older that you are. :)

Answer 3

One from my dear old Gram...

"It's much easier to get forgiveness than permission."

Your number 5 is soooo great, and completely true.

2. You have to live life to the fullest, 'cause you'll get very little help from anyone.

3. Do NOT trust the government. Never ever.

4.  If questioned, don't talk to the police.  Never ever. Be very very polite, but decline to answer.

Answer 4

1. Some good things last for generations. A good log burns much longer than Champher.

2. Are you applying Murphy's Law  or that every action has....here?

3. Beijing is your answer....wait for two weeks.

4. Doesn't mean you won't.

5. It may[if you have what it takes] and they will call you the CEO of the company they work for.

I'm not sure. You tell me!

5. Batons and grenades may break my bones....but not my spirit. Hope it doesn't hurt yours. Timing is important...now or sometime later. Lightening can strike twice, where you are and that NEED NOT be at the same place.

Jest answering your Q.

Answer 5

Wait til your 40's or 50's.

Will you still go and do the things you have enjoyed all your life?

Ones perception either grows or narrows.

Bitter about how things have turned out or h**l just waiting too see what happens next.

People's words are important when it comes to defending and protecting ones Honor.

Defend against lie's, always seek Truth.

Respect is the Greatest gift to give another Human or this Planet.

Freedom is on a Motorcycle.

Answer 6

Having children brings your own innocence to an abrupt end and that step of growth can be both the best and the hardest.

That said, being a parent is even better than being a kid.

That said, teenagers change everything.

And no matter how much you think you know yourself, there's ever more learning and growth.  To believe that you've learned it all is a characteristic of 20's; but in our thirties, we begin to glimpse the truth and wisdom of this statement.  And if we are truly wise we continue pursuing learning and refelction even more into our 40's and beyond.  Because then we gain a much better view we could never have seen in our 20's and 30's.

Answer 7

My childhood was awful enough that the 20's were not far enough from that childhood to be comfortable. In my 30's I began to see that

1) That which does not kill you makes you stronger.

2) This, too, shall pass.

3) Happiness is nothing more than the decision to smile.

4) K.I.S.S., K.I.S.S.

Keep It Simple Sweetie

Answer 8

This is a good question.

I'm 30.When I was 20,I thought my years was going to last so I decided to party it up but I realize that I missed out on a lot.

Respect your elders.They can be the best friend you might have in your lifetime with their words and life experiences.

You find out who your true friends are.We are not in high school so groups and cliches are out.

It's never too late to accomplish your dreams.-Moving,Going back to school,job change

If you work for it,you deserve it but always make sure you have the main necessities to survive.

  

Family always comes first and always make sure you provide for them.

You don't need to go to a bar or club every weekend.I prefer a night in with family or go to culture events or movies.