Twenty-nine

Today I turned twenty-nine. As a new tradition, I'm writing twenty-nine things I've learned in twenty-nine years.

• Whenever a friend is on your mind contact them.

• If you believe but don't expect you will never receive.

• Take time to understand your interest and values; it'll help you focus, live more, and get ahead.

• Expectation is acting on what you believe (your faith) before you see it.

• You'll never have a breakthrough year if you focus on a breakdown year.

• Money is a medium. Wealth is value.

• Goals should always be aligned with values.

• Under schedule and you'll have meaningful time to reflect and engage in leisure.

• Like what you have to do; don’t do too much of it; get the most out of the free time that remains.

• Stand out by means other than simply outworking peers. Be impressive.

• Maximize rewards and interesting opportunities afforded while minimizing time investment and schedule footprint.

• I've defeated statistics but my impact in society is not done.

• A certain substance is really good.

• I finally came to the realization that I will never get "into" sports. It's just not me.

• Leaving Facebook and Instagram wasn't hard. It only made Twitter more interesting and valuable.

• Being a star was never in God's plans. Remember this and you'll be full of Earth.

• I don't like seeing my mom cry; losing my brother was emotional and still is.

• Node.js isn't that bad.

• I feel naked without a wristwatch on. I like watches.

• Shipping is hard. Fitting a culture unlike you is even harder.

• Marriage is cooler than I imagined; Tamara makes it beautiful.

• Time swiftly passes.

• Learning to think big is easier when you focus on less and meditate.

• Knowing people use software I've open source is soothing.

• I was reminded recently that understanding how to perform CPR is important. Learn.

• Tamara and I are living a pretty awesome life. I'm continuously happy.

• Vinyl records sound warmer than digital records.

• Tattoos will be in my near future.

• I want an experience, not money, not celebrity.