What if the most important advice you ever received was the advice you gave yourself?
In this special continuation of Jay’s birthday reflection series, he shares the five most impactful lessons he would give his twenty-year-old self. These principles are rooted in lived experience and designed to help you build a fulfilling career, meaningful relationships, and a deeper sense of purpose.
From priming your mind through visualization to learning from disruptive emotions, speaking with greater presence, practicing self-observation, and ultimately learning how to “lose yourself” in service of something bigger, this episode invites you to turn insight into daily practice. If you’re looking for direction, resilience, and clarity as you grow, these lessons offer a powerful guide.
Notable Quotes
“We don’t grow from knowledge. We grow from training, from practice, from application.” — Jay Abbasi
“Understanding what you feel frees you from what you feel.” — Jay Abbasi
“Pay attention to paying attention.” — Jay Abbasi
“Learn how to say more with less.” — Jay Abbasi
“Stay connected to something bigger than yourself.” — Jay Abbasi
Resources and Links
Jay Abbasi
Website: https://jayabbasi.me/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast
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