For the purpose of this question, the target age range is 20-30. Asking because I feel like I’m wasting my youth.

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    – Acquire new skills that will pay off in the long run.

    – Build habits like exercising, eating well, and prioritizing mental health which can set you up for lifelong well-being.

    – Build deep friendships, relationships, and connections. It’s the decade where many lifelong bonds are formed.

    – Learn about budgeting, saving, investing, and managing credit. Financial literacy will greatly benefit you in the future.

    – Failing in your twenties is part of growth. Embrace failure and learn from it.

    – Focus on collecting experiences, such as concerts, festivals, road trips, or spontaneous adventures, rather than material goods. For memories, don’t collect shot glasses, you’ll regret it later.

    – Learn to enjoy your own company, reflect on your goals, and become comfortable with solitude.

    – Work on understanding your emotions, how to manage them, and how to empathize with others.

    – Expand your mind with literature, self-development books, and works that challenge your worldview.

    – Spend an extended period in another part of the world which can give you an appreciation for different cultures and provide life altering experiences.

    – Learn how to prepare your own meals- a valuable life skill which can help you live healthier.

    – Understand the importance of looking after your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

    —Spend time thinking about where you want to go in life, and set both short-term and long-term goals.