Mastering 25: Powerful Reflections On The Quarter Life Crisis

We out here, gang. It’s getting very serious! This quarter life crisis has hands, and it’s not letting up. What a hell of a life! Over the past 25 years, I’ve learned so much—it isn’t even funny. Here are a few of my takeaways from my time on Earth.

How My Quarter Life Crisis Looks Different Than I Imagined

Whenever I think about what I expected my 25th birthday to look like, the vision feels like a distant memory. While many people say they thought they’d be married with kids by 25, I never spent much time dreaming along those lines. Instead, I believed that 25 would represent a feeling rather than a specific image. Back then, I imagined myself free—living life on my terms, traveling whenever I wanted, and not feeling held back by anyone or anything. To some extent, I’ve accomplished this. However, I often hesitate to fully embrace it.

I am worth it.

Without a doubt, I am worth it. I severely underestimated how many people in my life would try to convince me otherwise. Time and time again, I’ve encountered leaders and peers who tried to make me believe I didn’t deserve what I wanted or that my goals were unrealistic. Yet, they failed. Over the years, I’ve come to realize these people simply didn’t understand my vision—or my determination.

Never stop dreaming.

Seeing people settle for the life that happens to them terrifies me. Few things unsettle me more than hearing someone say they never planned to stay at a dead-end company for 15 years but did. For this reason, I remain committed to chasing my dreams. Although life can be brutal and unrelenting, I still have so many aspirations to pursue and countless places to explore. Looking ahead, I pray the next 25 years will give me the opportunities to achieve my goals and experience the life I’ve always envisioned.