8 Choices I’m
Making At 34 To
Avoid Regret At 74
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Chris Donnelly
1. Treating health as the
highest priority.
Your body is the car and your brain is
the driver.
Don’t take either’s health for granted
Exercise daily
Eat healthy meals
Practice mindfulness.
It’s not complex, but it’s not easy.
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2. Experience new stuff
always.
Possessions fade, memories last.
Prioritising spending on experiences like
holidays or upskilling over the latest
designer fashion item.
Life’s richer when you do more, not
own more.
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3. Reading, not scrolling.
You want knowledge that lasts, not a
quick dopamine hit.
Swap social media time for a book,
article, or learning that engages your
brain on an intellectual level.
Why not try something like Duolingo
instead?
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4. Consistent investing.
Have a steady, diversified portfolio
instead of get-rich-quick schemes.
Try these:
High-yield savings accounts
Money market funds
Series I savings bonds
Dividend-paying stocks.
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5. Saying “no” often.
Stop stretching yourself so thin.
Look at it this way:
Each “no” is a “yes” to something else.
Who knows, you could say no to an
‘OK’ job opportunity today, and get the
one you’ve been waiting for tomorrow.
Understand your priorities!
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6. Relentless curiosity.
Learning shouldn’t stop after school.
Commit to picking up new skills, trying
new hobbies, and never thinking you
know it all. It could be
Learning a new language
Cooking new meals
Picking up a new sport.
Try setting a growth plan at the start
of every new year and commit to it.
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7. Slowing down.
”Savour the little moments. They’re not
little.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Do something for yourself before
starting the working day
Take a mental picture of a joyous
moment.
Have humility to enjoy everyone’s
company.
Don’t get lost in the grind.
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8. Help your former self.
What did you used to struggle with
immensely?
Think about when you most desperately
needed a mentor.
Do something to help those in a
similar position.
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