10 things I recommend to men in their 20s to be prepared and successful in their 30s:

1. Learn how the world works. Experiment a lot, read/listen to smart people, podcasts, and audiobooks.

2. Try many things and communicate frequently. As you’re young and the stakes aren’t as high, you can fail and try again with various interesting pursuits, gaining valuable experience and understanding.

3. Take your health very seriously. Only eat real food, sleep well, walk, run, and lift heavy weights. This will create a strong foundation for future success.

4. Avoid doing stupid things. Smoking, alcohol, drugs, medications, video games, and anything else that damages your body or wastes your life for temporary pleasure is for losers. You’re a winner!

5. Communicate with lots of women and have relationships, but don’t take them too seriously. Don’t commit or dedicate your life to a woman at this stage — it’s not the time to settle down.

6. While you’re young, choose the harder path. It’s usually more interesting and provides more valuable experience.

7. Don’t associate yourself with any groups, ideologies, movements, or beliefs that can limit your freedom or take away your individuality.

8. Don’t try to convince anyone of your worth or intelligence. Learn and progress for yourself. Be thankful and proud of yourself.

9. Remember: you’re a unique, intelligent, and worthy individual, capable of achieving anything you want in life. The journey will be exciting and interesting.

10. Always seek growth and be open to new experiences. Your future success depends on the foundation you build now.