Life & Ideas: A Space to Explore Thoughts and Living

Welcome to Life & Ideas, a space where curiosity meets experience. Here, we explore the small and big moments that shape our lives. From personal reflections to practical advice, this section dives into ideas that inspire, challenge, and guide.

Discover Everyday Insights

Life is a journey of learning. In this section, you will find thoughtful reflections on daily life, personal growth, and meaningful experiences. Each article is designed to help you think differently, make informed decisions, and enjoy life’s simple joys.

Ideas That Spark Change

Ideas are powerful. They can transform perspectives, influence choices, and motivate action. Here, we share concepts that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and thoughtful living. Whether it’s a new approach to old problems or a fresh perspective on relationships, you will find ideas worth considering.

Practical Guidance for Modern Living

Life is full of challenges and opportunities. We focus on practical tips and strategies that help you navigate work, relationships, and personal goals. Each insight is simple, actionable, and easy to apply to your everyday life.

Why Life & Ideas Matters

Exploring life and ideas helps you connect with yourself and the world around you. It sparks curiosity, promotes self-awareness, and encourages meaningful conversations. At Sajuelizamma.com, we believe that understanding life starts with thoughtful reflection and sharing ideas.

A serene and thoughtful scene symbolizing a reflective journey through life lessons from ages 17 to 70.

Life Lessons From 17-70: Advice I Wish I Had Known

Practical life lessons from 17 to 70 — covering travel, time, career, relationships, failure, and patience. Real advice for living better.

I just turned 70.
I’m still getting used to the idea.

Looking back at my teens, I see mistakes, lessons, and missed chances.
Here’s what I wish I had known at 17.

1. Travel

  • You have little responsibility now.
  • Work for a year, save, and travel cheaply.
  • Visit more than the obvious places.
  • Go where it’s tough, where it challenges who you think you are.
  • Travel to learn, discover, and see what’s possible.

2. Build Your Own Projects

  • Don’t spend your best years in other people’s meetings.
  • Find out where you want your life to go.
  • If a corporate job holds you back, leave it.

3. Read Every Day

  • Read widely, not just topics you know.
  • Learn from people, their lives, and their stories.

4. Stop Watching TV

  • Cut it out now.
  • Use that time to build skills, ideas, or experiences.

5. Choose Career Paths Carefully

  • Avoid a corporate job if you want freedom.
  • Create your own work.

6. Trust People — But Stay Aware

  • Trust until given a reason not to.
  • Know some people will hurt you.
  • Don’t let that stop you from opening up.

7. Choose People Wisely

  • A few great people can change your life.
  • Many friends can still leave you lonely.
  • Keep people who help you grow, and do the same for them.

8. Value Time

  • Don’t spend time on people you can’t trust.
  • Don’t be late — it shows you don’t value others’ time.
  • Reevaluate anyone who makes a habit of being late.

9. Fail Fast, Learn Fast

  • Fail in love, work, and friendships.
  • Learn from each failure.
  • Growth comes from using failure to succeed next time.

10. Redefine Success

  • There’s no single point of “made it.”
  • Keep building and learning.

11. Practice Patience

  • Good things take time.
  • Plan in decades.
  • Think in years.
  • Work in months.
  • Live in days.
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