40 Life Lessons at 40

Femi Adedigba Adegoke
8 min readApr 17, 2021
My 40th Birthday Picture

Just the other day — wait, just today! — I am turning 40. As a conclusion to my project sharing 40 complete life lessons, I want to share my top 40 life lessons from what I have shared with you thus far.

In your day-to-day life:

1. Always look for the upside of down

Whenever I’m feeling frustrated or discouraged by a situation, I remember back to this simple idea: there is always an upside of down!

2. Don’t let your current conditions limit you

I sometimes reflect and realise that I am only thinking within the lines of what I know, rather that opening my mind to more creative possibilities. At times, we all need to remove ourselves from the constraints of our current reality and consider what else is possible.

3. Don’t be afraid to use your talent

We may have a talent — for art, singing, helping others, or a certain professional skill — but we are too afraid that we might make a mistake if we try to use that talent. Your talent is only there to be used — be courageous and use it!

4. There is space, if there is love!

Sometimes all we need is a little bit of kindness, creativity, and yes, love to help us find a solution to an unexpected challenge.

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