I'm older and wiser, right?

My birthday is coming up next week and I'm turning 31. Shoutout to my 1991 babies. Crazy to think a pandemic was how I was going to end my twenties though. TBH I wasn't looking forward to turning 30, but it's been one of the best years of my little life. This week's newsletter is set up a bit differently. I am definitely (definitely) not claiming to have it all figured out but here's some things I know at 30…

Thirty Things to Know at 30

ONE Believe in your ideas.

TWO Don't chase people.

THREE Speak calmly when you're really f*cking pissed.

FOUR Go to National Parks.

FIVE

Parents give good advice.

SIX Don't get lost online.

SEVEN

Forget norms.

EIGHT

Why not you?

NINE

If not now, when?

TEN

Know how to play the game.

ELEVEN

Even when it's hard, stand up for yourself.

TWELVE

Don't underestimate yourself.

THIRTEEN

Kindness will get you far.

FOURTEEN

Hold the door.

FIFTEEN

Don't let one assh*le ruin your day.

SIXTEEN

Not everyone will like you.

SEVENTEEN

Crazy is hot.

EIGHTEEN

Don't forget your roots.

NINETEEN

Take that solo trip.

TWENTY

Get loud for what you believe in.

TWENTY-ONE

When you're down, please get back up.

TWENTY-TWO

Call your grandparents (miss mine).

TWENTY-THREE

Stop second guessing yourself.

TWENTY-FOUR

Read a book at a bar alone.

TWENTY-FIVE

Don't chase money.

TWENTY-SIX Block out the noise. TWENTY-SEVEN Take notes. TWENTY-EIGHT You don't have to be friends with everyone. TWENTY-NINE Forgive.

THIRTY Live and f*ck up and live some more.

Be good, JB PS. Sign up for one of the best newsletters for my honest shower thoughts. If you enjoy this newsletter, forward it to a friend.