176. How To Be Awesome Special Episode: Life Lessons at 40

<p>In this podcast, Lindsay talks about the life lessons she’s learned in her first 40 years!<br /> <br /> Here are some of the highlights:<br /> <br /> -Everybody is the happiest when they get to do what they want to be doing.<br /> When you get to do want to be doing you’ve won.  <br /> <br /> -You’re going to be 90!!!<br /> Right now it’s not too late, but one day it will be.<br /> When you’re 120 and you’re not mobile- you can’t build that company you wanted, you can’t spend that time with your kid… it’s regret… and it paralyzing.<br /> <br /> -The ONLY decision that needs to be made is what will you regret LEAST when you’re 90<br /> <br /> -Don’t take NO for an answer.<br /> <br /> -Doing the right thing is always the right thing.<br /> It’s all about how you feel about yourself when you’re by yourself.<br /> <br /> -Go to bed without crumbs.<br /> <br /> -You only have so much bandwidth!!!  <br /> <br /> -Learn what your body needs and make it a priority<br /> <br /> -Be vulnerable with those you love<br /> <br /> -Own your mistakes<br /> <br /> -Dont let your mistakes define you<br /> <br /> -EMBRACE hard things - it preps you for the world<br /> We are strong!!  We are just being sold that we aren’t ENOUGH.  <br /> You’re the best - go do shit!!<br /> <br /> -Have good reactions - don’t lose your cool<br /> <br /> -INHALE the good shit, exhale the bad shit<br /> <br /> -Watch what you say about yourself<br /> <br /> -Get in your 10s!!<br /> <br /> -Stop complaining - nobody cares!!!  Stop dwelling - nobody cares!  <br /> Own your shit!  We have a bigger chance than ever.<br /> <br /> -Protect your headspace<br /> <br /> -There are 2 acceptable outcomes (what Lindsay tells her kids)<br /> <br /> -Speed is so much more important than perfection.<br /> There is SO much opportunity - don't over think it and just MOVE!   There will never be a perfect time for most things.<br /> <br /> -LOVE your body<br /> <br /> -Carry an idea book - write it all down!!!<br /> <br /> -What you listen to and who you listen to