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Today I turn 24 years old. 🎉

No big parties, no wild plans — just me, at home, probably eating something nice 🍲, reflecting, and choosing to be thankful. Honestly, going out to celebrate is for the rich. And while I might not be rolling in money, I’m rich in growth, in lessons, and in vision 🌱.

It's funny how my laptop battery decided to spoil yesterday 💻🔋. The timing? 😭. Normally, I’d be really upset — thinking about how I don’t have the funds to replace it 💔. But this time, I’m handling it differently.

I’ve decided to start being more grateful for what I do have while I hope and work for better things to come ✨. I’m getting older, and becoming a man means I have to complain less and think more. Solutions over self-pity. Growth over grumbling 💪.

From being a Civil Engineering student 🏗️ to building web apps 🧑‍💻, video editing 🎬, 2D animation creation ✏️, and dreaming bigger with every year,it hasn’t been easy, but it’s been real. I’ve learned, failed, bounced back, and I’m still standing. More focused than ever 🎯.

I’m staying grounded this year. Learning, building, sharpening my skills, and walking my journey with a quiet confidence. Of course, I’ll still enjoy the little things — maybe an anime rewatch 📺 and playing Chess ♟️. I wish @stayoutoftherz would bring S21 of the hive chess competition soon 😢, I'm getting bored already.

So, I'm someone that's keen on passing knowledge and I hope this helps someone trying to navigate adulthood and even under 18 year olds.

Here are 24 things I have learnt in the last 24 years of my life:

1. Brilliance(1) X Bad character(0) = 0. In summary, be polite and build a good character. 🧠✨

2. Always be open to learning 📘

3. Listen More 👂

4. In every new phase of your life, read a book. It makes navigating through life easier 📚

5. Networking is easy. Ask yourself, what can I give? 🤝

6. Empathy 💞

7. Your mindset determines your growth. Always think positively 🧠🌄

8. The best investment you can have is on yourself 💡

9. Sleep more. That's an underrated Medicine 🛌💤

10. Have a mentor 🧓

11. Be principled ⚖️

12. Discipline beats motivation 🔥

13. Never be idle, always pick up something to learn 🛠️

14. Budgeting and financial literacy shouldn't be ignored 💰📊

15. Progress > Perfection. Start where you are, use what you have. ⏳

16. People come and go — cherish those who stay, but don’t force anyone to remain. ❤️‍🩹

17. Your mental health is just as important as physical health. Prioritize peace 🧘‍♂️

18. Learn to rest, not quit 🌙

19. Growth is uncomfortable — embrace it 🌱

20. Be curious. Ask questions. Ignorance is only permanent if you choose silence ❓

21. Comparison is a thief. Run your own race 🏁

22. Pray, even when things feel good. Not just when they’re bad 🙏

23. Good communication saves relationships. Say what you feel with respect 🗣️

24. Every year won’t be the same, but every year brings something worth learning ✨

If you’re reading this, please send me a kind word 🤗 or a prayer. No pressure, just positive vibes 🌤️. Here’s to 24 — a year of better discipline, quiet wins, and louder gratitude 🥂.