#miconabike

Take advantage of your youthfulness. It's currency.

And I haven't even aged like milk (yet) and I'm telling you this.

Go fill your emotional wallet. You can always fill your money wallet later.

I realized at 32 how important traveling at a young age is. Not only is there a HUGE opportunity for emotional intelligence and maturity, exposure to different passions/jobs, but the idea that in my early 20's I was attractive without even trying. And I didn't even know.

This may sound egotistical, but looking back on photos I can see this. My skin in my face was tight and taunt. I could eat anything, drink anything, and remain slim. The 3-5 days of exercise gave LOADS of ROI in terms of energy, strength, and appearance. Yet we get pounded with the idea of "get a job, earn money" from friends, strangers, teachers, and other students. The wallet in our pocket is empty, but our emotional wallet is also empty.

And the no energy after working during the week is true. When I try the working 5 days a week, I am so exhausted I have no energy to make music, be creative, or explore the city I am in. And if I force myself, I create poor quality - and I know this.

But I realized that most people don't talk about how they are most attractive and most energetic from 20-30. If you exercise, you increase that last number. So someone might be wasting their beautiful youth stuck inside a building. When that youth could be used to meet people, get discounts, and bend the rules. A little charm and a little look can go a long way (from a genuine intention). Obviously, this can be manipulation if used poorly. But you know what I mean. Be nice to everyone and see what happens.

I find it almost silly and laughable that most people prioritize making their wallet in their pocket fatter rather than the invisible emotional wallet. Think of it this way: you can buy a lottery ticket, purchase stock options, or receive an inheritance that could represent 40 years of "working hard" in terms of money. But how can you do that with experiences and emotions? Books and movies maybe. But it's not the same. You know this. A $40 meal received because of "hard earned cash" can still done because of the "winnings of a lottery ticket." Really think about that.