1) save/invest $ aggressively. Financial independence has huge benefits in the near-term and long-term. You don’t need most of the crap you’re buying. 2) if you choose to have kids, make spending time with them priority #1. There is nothing more rewarding. 3) immerse yourself in nature frequently (without much gear) 4) find opportunities to work/volunteer/friend with people from a diverse array of backgrounds 5) listen:talk 5:1 6) amen to dental care comments 7) learn continually about a wide array of topics