 The reality that no one actually has everything figured out, 100%, is a comforting thing to find out once you get older. You realize that no one can predict the future and that no matter how planned anyone is, mishaps can still be fooled them. So relax, you're still young, you have to work hard but don't beat yourself up over your mistakes. In many ways, your success will be borne out of the experience you gain from each mistake. In today's video, I'm going to share with you 10 mistakes you should be making in your 20s. 1. Taking big risks. This can be seen as the biggest mistake you will ever make in your life. The funny thing is that it holds the most potential for success. Who would have known that the most valuable companies today would be tech companies and not real estate or oil companies. The world has changed a lot since the early 90s. You have to change with it. What is it you really want to do? Don't you worry if it sounds crazy? Crazy is good. Passion is even better. But are you willing to do it even if you know it will fill? And will you keep trying until you get it right? If you're not willing, it will be difficult for your dreams to manifest. 2. Doing what other people wouldn't do. You must be willing to do what others are not willing to do. Of course, everyone will feel that you're out of your mind. Imagine quitting an executive role at McKinsey to pursue a business idea that absolutely everyone thinks has no merit. Things that don't follow popular logos are branded crazy. And if the idea does not materialize any useful product within the year, it further validates their early assumption that you were wasting your time. Don't let anyone discourage you from pursuing a dream you have the conviction of. As long as you believe, keep going. You will make mistakes. You will fail. But most importantly, you will learn. Sometimes the idea that made you quit something everyone thought was better may not even be the gold idea. It might just be a piece of your narrative. A beginning of a journey of learning and dreaming and building. Do not be afraid. 3. Let go of things with no regret. When you have worked on something for a while, if you feel there is something you're not quite getting right, pull out. You don't owe anyone an obligation to remain in the project simply because you said you were working on it. Remember, it's your life and not theirs. If you are no longer happy with a job or just feel there is something more there for you, just leave. If you don't, you will probably regret it later anyways. You're young and full of energy. Pursue your passion with vigor. You deserve better. No one but you can tell what you want and will make you happy. Don't take other people's opinions on things that will make you happy because they really don't know. Find the courage to always go for what you want. Whether or not you will eventually change your mind. It's the lesson that ultimately counts. 4. Cut off some friends. There are people who are naturally going to drag you behind. They never say anything good about any of your ideas and mostly talk about themselves and their accomplishments. If a friend has never encouraged you to pursue an idea, think about it critically. Friends support one another. If your friend has both never supported you, nor is he or she ready to, let them be. You are better off with people who actually care about you. We are humans. Who wouldn't like to hear the opinion of his friends and his idea, or have them laugh with him about how the market might receive the product or services, you need people who share your ideals and possibly struggles. If you are friends with someone trying to build something too, it is easier for them to relate with your struggles than people who work nine to fives. 5. Pamper yourself with a treat once in a while. It is very clear at this stage in life that the world would not end if you splurge or even take a loan for that matter. The world would simply become less pleasant. You wouldn't like to see your favorite snacks or any commercial around it. You would probably feel mocked. Still, you should pamper yourself with a treat every once in a while. If you don't make a habit of this, you can actually start feeling depressed when you actually have money. You will feel like a slave to the future that takes all your savings, your investment, your energy, and time. But when you get a taste of what the future will be like for you every once in a while, it is easier to bear with the burden of the future. You can find a restaurant you have always wanted to visit, even if it's once a month or once in two months. On such occasions, it is exactly what you want. Spend time enjoying the scenery and music if available. If you would rather travel, you can make it once a year. Choose a country and work towards it. Once you take your leave, then you can plan your vacation. Enjoy every bit of the trip. Try new food and make friends. Life is actually shorter than we anticipate. It would be a shame to have died a millionaire without having really lived. Choose to live. 6. Flunk at an interview You will not be the first to flunk an interview, nor will you be the last. If you worry too much about how you will do, the chances are you won't do well. Spend time to read about the company you're applying to and work hard at ensuring you meet their eligibility criteria. The HR isn't there to terrorize anyone. They just want to know if you're a good fit for the company, go in there and be a champion. And if you end up starting or mispronouncing your own name, you're still a champion. Remain dauntless. You are your biggest cheerleader. There is always an opportunity for you to do better. You're young. The world is your playground. Go out there and keep applying, until you find the home in the company of your dream. As you advance in your career, you'll have more experience and interviews will start being less scary. During the interviews, your experience will be more or less the subject. Because by then you would know your audience. You should be fine. 7. Work in a stressful place This is perhaps something a lot of young people do not want. They do not want to work in a toxic environment. I personally don't think it's fun. But sometimes, working in such a place, even for a short while, can give you a clear understanding of what an ideal workplace should look like and show you what you should never do with others when you become a boss. Working in such a place can teach you a type of empathy that reading can't teach you. 8. Date the wrong person This is not a dumb thing to do, really. In many cases, we do this without even knowing. We only really know in retrospect. We should, however, not avoid dating because we don't want to date the wrong person. If you have zero dating experience, you will not even know what dating someone is like, much less the right person. The right person does not have a banner on his or her head that says, I'm the right person. They are normal people with everyday trouble like everyone else. The difference may be how compatible you are with them. You really can't make them stay, though. You may think they are the right people, but then they may not see you this way. 9. Follow a dream you don't want You can try out different things when you are undecided about your career. If not anything, you will learn the career paths that you are sure you are uninterested in. 10. Trust the wrong person Make a lot of friends when you are young. Trust them with different things. As you grow, you will learn how people behave and how best to deal with them. If you don't trust them with those things now, you will not learn the lessons that can help you with dealing with people. Be open to making mistakes. It can hurt, but the lessons are usually worth it. You will make mistakes even when you are older. You may as well make them now that you are young enough to correct them.