{"id":423,"date":"2016-06-27T09:23:47","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T09:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.omg.com\/mena\/the-ultimate-checklist-for-every-decade-of-your-life\/"},"modified":"2024-09-19T19:10:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T19:10:05","slug":"the-ultimate-checklist-for-every-decade-of-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnicommedia.com\/mena\/the-ultimate-checklist-for-every-decade-of-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The ULTIMATE checklist for every decade of your life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Elie Khouri, Chief Executive Officer at OMG\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

As someone who has gone through his fair share of ups and downs, I know the secret to a successful life isn’t often taught at\u00a0schools or universities. There really isn’t one fool-proof formula. Rather, it is more of a sense you develop; knowing when to ask for advice, when to put your foot on the pedal and when to cool off. What follows is the sum of my experiences and those of established leaders and academics who have shared their own life lessons and wisdom with me. I\u2019ve directed my advice for the first decade to parents \u2013 for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n

0 – 10: Create a strong sense of values:<\/b>\u00a0These foundational years are pivotal. Providing your children with a solid\u00a0system of values will give them the ultimate toolkit to navigate the good and bad times ahead of them. Easier said than done? Trying using acronyms which are\u00a0a great way to ensure your kids remain anchored to your core family values. For example, if Confidence, Solidarity and Respect are\u00a0important to you, teach your kids to remember \u2018CSR.\u2019 Or etch the word \u2018CORE\u2019 in their minds \u2013 so they remember to always be Curious, Open, Respectful and Empathetic. A catchy and memorable acronym will stay with your kids over the years and keep them on the right track.<\/p>\n

10 \u2013 20: Experiment, experiment, experiment:<\/b>\u00a0At this point, you should nurture your interests. Do as many odd jobs and internships as you can. It doesn\u2019t really matter what you do \u2013 stay committed to getting as much exposure as possible. Also if you\u2019re unable to get proper career advice from your parents and friends, get professional help (if it is possible). I\u2019ve seen first-hand how career counselling has helped save young adults a lot of time and effort.<\/p>\n

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20 \u2013 30: Figure out what motivates you:<\/b>\u00a0Forget about earning the big bucks; focus on understanding your personal traits and weaknesses. Find work which resonates with you. Only work for someone or something that keeps you challenged and gets your heart racing. Volunteer and learn more about yourself as you give back to your community. Don\u2019t compare yourself to what your friends are doing or the titles they have accumulated. Focus on yourself instead. Be agile and stay open to change \u2013 there will be plenty, trust me<\/p>\n

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30 \u2013 40: \u00a0Double down:<\/b>\u00a0Welcome to the consolidation stage. By now, you should have had a rough understanding of the direction you\u2019d like to take your career towards. Work on what you\u2019re best at and what is best to you. Focus on building a family and working smart. I say smart because working hard will make you compromise your work-life balance. Keeping this delicate balance is the pre-requisite to having a fulfilling life. \u00a0Also at this point, you need to develop your network, skill sets and reputation to get to the next level of your career. Save money to live well and provide a good life for your family.<\/p>\n

40 \u2013 50: Reap what you\u2019ve sown:\u00a0<\/b>As you climb up the corporate ladder, don\u2019t forget to keep learning and developing. Find a solid mentor and take time to reflect on how you want the last two decades of your working life to pan out. Also, this is the time to build your wealth, invest your money and build a financial cushion for a rainy day. If you are not destined to accumulate wealth, that’s OK \u2013 it\u2019s not for everyone. Be happy and build meaningful and deep relationships with peers, friends and family. Remember, this stage is all about maximizing your own potential in life. It\u2019s about starting to build your legacy and personal brand. What will people remember you by?<\/p>\n

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50 \u2013 60: Mentor and stay relevant:<\/b>\u00a0As you wind down, start to invest time and energy to stay current and to be on top of the latest trends. Be humble enough to learn from those younger than you \u2013 and provide them with mentorship and guidance. Dabble in projects by consulting for work you know can bring a lot of value. Practice your hobbies and passions. At some point we all must admit that life is short, not all of our dreams can come true\u2026so carefully choose what you have the best shot at and commit to it.<\/p>\n

60 onwards: Maintain your legacy:<\/b>\u00a0You did many great things, worked both smart and hard. Now you\u2019ve reached the age where your energy and circumstances no longer allow you to aggressively pursue your purpose. \u00a0It’s time to enjoy the finer things in life. Travel the world, potter around in your garden and give back to your community. Spend time with friends you never really had enough time for in the past. Tick those remaining \u2018to-do\u2019 things off your bucket list.<\/p>\n

No matter where you are in a life, remember there\u2019s a time and place for everything. Every now and then, you may feel like you\u2019re stuck or \u2018failing at life\u2019. Rather than be dismayed, congratulate yourself. Learning is only possible through failure \u2013 so the more you fail, the more you stand to learn. Don\u2019t let the threat of failing ever hold you back. Take as many risks as you can and when it doesn\u2019t work out for you, learn, laugh and move on.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, your success in life comes from the amalgamation of your unique set of circumstances, mistakes, relationships and experiences. Forget about having the perfect life or making the right decisions. Trust your intuition and success will be yours.<\/p>\n

Artwork featured:\u00a0<\/b>Ayman Baalbaki<\/a>,\u00a0Vik Muniz<\/a>,\u00a0Kehinde Wiley<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Nabil Nahas<\/a><\/p>\n

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