5 Stoic Lessons on Happiness I Wish I Knew Sooner

<p>I started blogging in 2015, at 28 years old. It was the start of my writing career, and I had just moved back in with my parents in The Netherlands to save money.</p> <p>Before that, I used to work for an IT research firm in London. I also started various businesses, including a laundry equipment service company with my father, which is still doing well today.</p> <p>But no matter what career path I chose, it didn&rsquo;t feel right. My heart wasn&rsquo;t in those things.</p> <p>And by 2015, I was really confused about what&nbsp;<a href="https://dariusforoux.com/care-enough/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">direction I wanted to take my life</a>. That&rsquo;s when I went on an epic learning spree and within two years, I was sure about what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.</p> <p>Stoicism inspired me a lot and taught me many life lessons. Now, I learned all these important things when was 30, but sometimes I think, &ldquo;What if I knew these things at 20?&rdquo;</p> <p>I don&rsquo;t have a time machine, but by sharing these lessons with you, I hope I can help you to save time.</p> <p>Here are the 5 things I wish I had known before I turned 30.</p> <h1>1. The need to please others is stronger than you think or admit</h1> <p>Anyone who uses social media, even just for work, will always face the need to chase after likes, retweets, and comments.</p> <p><a href="https://dariusforoux.medium.com/5-stoic-lessons-on-happiness-i-wish-i-knew-sooner-ccbf01d1d50b"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>