But the great thing about this age is that you truly have your entire life ahead of you to figure it out.<\/p>\n
You have the power to mold your life into anything you\u2019d like with a little determination and motivation. There’s never been a better time than now to better yourself<\/a>, develop your career and finances, and establish a solid plan for the future.<\/p>\n To help keep you excited and prepare to take on whatever new journey life has in store for you, here are 30 quotes every twenty-something can benefit from.<\/p>\n 1. “We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.” \u2013 John Hope Franklin, Historian<\/em><\/p>\n Now that the world of classes and textbooks is over, it\u2019s time to start learning from real experiences out in the world.<\/p>\n 2. “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” \u2013 Dolly Parton, Singer<\/em><\/p>\n The 9-5 hustle can be pretty rewarding when that first paycheck hits, but don\u2019t get so consumed in the working world that you forget to live. If you aren’t sure what to do when you are bored on the weekend<\/a>, find a change-of-pace for your workweek grind and prioritize relationships and hobbies instead.<\/p>\n 3. “If you\u2019re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel \u2013 as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them \u2013 wherever you go.” \u2013 Anthony Bourdain, Chef<\/em><\/p>\n Your twenties are the years for learning, growth, and exploration. Take advantage of this opportunity and experience everything the world has to offer.<\/p>\n 4.\u202f”Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” \u2013\u202fArthur Ashe, Tennis Player<\/em><\/p>\n It’s so easy to get discouraged when you don\u2019t have the means to do what you want. Use what is accessible to you to create the life you\u2019ve dreamed of. When you commit to frugal living<\/a>, you’ll find that what you already have can go a long way.<\/p>\n 5.”The life you have led doesn\u2019t need to be the only life you have.” \u2013 Anna Quindlen, Author<\/em><\/p>\n Up until today school assignments and exams have been your life. Now it’s time to find out who you are beyond that world.<\/p>\n 6. “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.”\u2013 Ernest Hemingway, Journalist<\/em><\/p>\n The real world can be the most amazing and the most terrifying thing at the same time. It’s all about how you handle it when things get tough. Of course, this is just another one of those reasons to save money<\/a>. Save up money now, and you’ll have greater peace of mind when faced with unplanned expenses.<\/p>\n 7.”Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.” \u2013 Jamie Lyn Beatty, Musical Artist <\/em><\/p>\n You may never look back at your life working a 9-5 and say, “Wow, what a great adventure.” And if you feel like your job isn’t filling up your wallet like you think you deserve, maybe it’s time to ask for a raise at work<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8. <\/em>“So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” \u2013 Caterina Fake, Co-Founder Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n That new job might be paying the bills, but it may not always fulfill your purpose. Find what sparks your joy and give it everything you’ve got.<\/p>\n 9. “If what you are doing is not moving you towards your goals, then it\u2019s moving you away from your goals.” \u2013 Brian Tracy, CEO Brian Tracy International<\/em><\/p>\n Always do the things, no matter how big or small, that push you towards your end goal.<\/p>\n 10. “Sometimes you can have the smallest role in the smallest production and still have a big impact.” \u2013\u202fNeil Patrick Harris, Actor<\/em><\/p>\n Your job fresh out of college might not be the exact title you\u2019re looking for. But you can still let your skills shine through no matter what the role.<\/em><\/p>\n 11. “Be aware of what season you are in and give yourself the grace to be there.” \u2014 Kristen Dalton, Actress<\/em><\/p>\n Being in your twenties can be tough when half of your friends are getting married and the other half are out partying. There is no right or wrong place you should be at this time; you can always keep learning and growing.<\/p>\n 12. “Joy is not a season, it\u2019s a way of living.” \u2014 Kalley Heiligenthal, Songwriter<\/em><\/p>\n Don’t wait for happiness to come to you when you achieve the next big thing. Find happiness in your life right now. Just like being born to generational wealth<\/a> won’t keep you rich, the next big thing isn’t guaranteed to make you happy.<\/p>\n 13. “I never took a day off in my twenties. Not one.” \u2013 Bill Gates, Co-Founder Microsoft<\/em><\/p>\n If you have that entrepreneurial mindset, now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Now is the time to hustle.<\/p>\n 14.\u202f”It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness.” \u2013\u202fCharles Spurgeon, Preacher<\/em><\/p>\n You could have the best job in the world with great pay and benefits, but if you don\u2019t enjoy, it is it really worth it? Explore your financial values<\/a>. There are more important things than a high salary or a prestigious job title.<\/p>\n 15. “You have power over your mind \u2013 not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”\u2013 Marcus Aurelius, Roman Aurelius<\/em><\/p>\n No matter how much you’d like it to, not everything will go according to plan. Whatever battles you face through life are only temporary.<\/p>\n 16. “Whatever art form you\u2019re working in, it\u2019s crucial to see it clearly, to feel it clearly, and not to worry about the results, or how someone else will see it.”\u202f\u2013\u202fOmar Epps, Actor<\/em><\/p>\n The fear of an outcome and the fear of what others think is a normal emotion. But never let that stop you from going after what you truly want.<\/p>\n 17.”Don\u2019t worry about failure; you only have to be right once.” \u2013 Drew Houston, Co-Founder\/CEO Dropbox<\/em><\/p>\n Consistency pays off. Keep doing what you’re doing, and one day, you’ll see the results of your hard work.<\/p>\n 18. “Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.”\u202f\u2013 William Arthur Ward, Writer<\/em><\/p>\n Take every opportunity that comes your way. You never know what might come of it.<\/p>\n 19. “Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you\u2019ll start to see a big difference in your life.”\u2013 Yoko Ono, Multimedia Artist<\/em><\/p>\n Staying positive on your newfound career and life journey is key for your mental and emotional health.<\/p>\n 20. “Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat,\u202flazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen when you don\u2019t have a plan.”\u202f\u2013 Larry Winget, Motivational Speaker<\/em><\/p>\n You by no means have to have your entire life figured out right now. But knowing whether you want to take some time to travel and find your passion, or start building up your career can keep you on the right track.<\/p>\n 21. “Trust yourself. You\u2019ve survived a lot, and you\u2019ll survive whatever is coming.” \u2013 Robert Tew<\/em><\/p>\n If you can make it through the craziness of exam week and four years of intense studying, then you can make it through some job interviews. Getting a raise at work<\/a> can be stressful if it comes with new responsibilities, but you can handle it.<\/p>\n 22.\u202f”Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” \u2013\u202fAlbert Schweitzer, Polymath<\/em><\/p>\n Don’t sacrifice your happiness for a paycheck. Do what makes you happy, and the money will follow.<\/p>\n 23. “Nothing is more beautiful than the smile that has struggled through the tears.”\u2013 Demi Lovato, Singer<\/em><\/p>\n Your struggle to success now will be the story you tell later to motivate young and ambitious minds of the next generation.<\/p>\n 24. “Anyone can give up; it is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, now that is true strength.”\u2013 Chris Bradford, Author<\/em><\/p>\n Success doesn\u2019t magically happen overnight. When the long nights of hard work start to take a toll on you, don\u2019t forget why you started in the first place. This is another difference between rich and wealthy<\/a>: the wealthy have a plan and a purpose for their money while the rich waste it away on consumeristic things.<\/p>\n 25. “Hire character. Train skill.” \u2013 Peter Schultz, Founder\/ Director GNF<\/em><\/p>\n Walk into an interview with confidence, personality, and passion. Showing that you are driven and ready to learn is sometimes all it takes.<\/p>\n30 Inspirational and Motivational Quotes for Students<\/h2>\n
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