30 Things to Do Before Turning 30

They say life begins at 30. But for some turning 30 is the beginning of the end!
Whichever way you see it you've gotta tick off these thirty things before your
thirtieth birthday.
1. Be at Peace With Yourself
This is extremely important. If youre at peace with yourself now, then youre ready
to rock your thirties and the remainder of your life. Accept reality and move on.
Dont compare yourself with others. Your purpose in life is different.

2. Find at least one '4 AM' Friend

You have 700 friends on Facebook? Okay, then. Now think about this whom will
you call at 4 am if you feel down and want some friend support? None from the 700
friends? Well, thats what we are talking about. Find at least one true friend who will
stay by you come what may.

3. Survive a Heartbreak
It takes courage to endure the pain of heartbreak. Learn how to be stoic and move
on. This will only make you stronger.

4. SAVE
You have to.
5. Know Your Roots
Never forget the place where you were born. Its there where everything started.
6. Test Drive Your Dream Vehicle
Or best buy it!
7. Learn How to Dress Up For the Job You Want and Not For the Job You Have
It's never too early to suit up!
8. Understand Physical Intimacy

Dont consider sex as just a need. Casual sex offers instant gratification, but thats
that.
9. Be Someone's Role Model
Pat yourself if someone considers you their role model. You are already a hero.
10. Watch All the Popular Sitcoms and Movies
From 'Friends' to 'Breaking Bad' to 'Pulp Fiction' and to 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', you must
not miss the popular sitcoms which form a significant part of the pop culture.
11. Learn To Cook a Meal
Enough of noodles and fried eggs. Learn to cook exotic cuisine and surprise your
mom.
12. Splurge on an Item You Can't Afford
It's ok to splurge on something which you can't afford. You work hard, therefore you
deserve it.
13. Travel Alone
Traveling alone helps you understand the power of solitary harmony. Embarking on
a journey where you are your own map, teaches you more about life than anything
else.
14. Understand Alcohol
You cant drink like a teenager and puke everything later. You must handle your
drink like a gentleman. If you cant, then kindly stick to breezers.
15. Learn Swimming
It's an essential life skill, which you must learn.
16. Stop Being 'Chindi'
Stop being stingy and live a little bit. Take friends for dinner; throw a lavish birthday
party at least once in a while without thinking how much that will burn a hole in
your pocket.
17. Shed Those Extra Kilos

Dont do it for others. Do it for yourself. Losing weight not only has a feel good
factor but it also makes you realise how you were ignoring your health all this
while.
18. Learn a Foreign Language
Try to learn a new language. Impress others with your impeccable French or Spanish
or Italian.

19. Deliver a Great Speech

Whether its a farewell or wedding, give an inspiring speech for which you will be
always remembered.
20. Take a Road Trip
Go on a road trip with your friends and come back with some cherished memories.
21. Find Your Own Central Perk
By the time you turn 30, you must find a place like Central Perk or MacLarens pub
to hang out with your friends on a regular basis.
22. Get an Adrenaline Rush
You want to go bungee jumping? Overcome your fear by going for adventurous
sports and treks with your pals.
23. Say 'Enough is Enough' and Quit
Since you cant afford to do this after 30, you must get out of menial jobs as soon as
possible. Say goodbye to bad jobs, however say it in style.
24. Attend One Memorable Music Concert
Make it a point to attend one memorable music concert, where you will get to see
your favourite artist performing live on stage.
25. Have One Hilarious Blind Date Story To Tell
Its ok if you are bad at dating. Horrible dates can be turned into the best bar
stories.

26. Run a Marathon

Only a runner knows what a long and steady run means to him. Completing a
marathon requires great discipline. If you achieve this one, you are ready for greater
challenges in life.
27. Read At Least 30 Life Changing Books
When I say thirty 'life changing' books, 'Half Girlfriend' does not count. Read books
that will give you a life changing perspective that will stay with you forever and
which will help you to lay down your own rules.
28. Vote
Your vote shows that you're a responsible citizen of the country.
29. Stop Living for the Social Media
Posing, pouting, making people jealous shouldnt be your motive now. Leave all that
for the twenty-something. Agreed that social media is necessary; but living for it
shows that your priorities are petty.
30. Learn How to File Your Own Taxes
Remember how you struggled with your taxes during your twenties? Well, by the
time you turn thirty you must know how to do your taxes.