21 Life Lessons From People Who Have Figured Out How to Live a Meaningful Life

How to design a better trajectory in life

Thomas Oppong
5 min readMar 17, 2023

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Life is full of intricate and complicated experiences.

It’s also finite.

Together, these two concepts — complexity and finiteness — remind us that life is both precious and fleeting.

It is a reminder that we should cherish the moments we have, embrace the complexity of our experiences, and make the most of the time we have.

From the relationships we build to the choices we make, life is a constant balancing act that requires us to navigate through a complex web of interrelated factors.

No single person has all the answers for a meaningful life. There are no universal rules for designing or leading a meaningful life.

There are lessons learned, observations made, and timeless reflections passed on from smart and great lives who have come before us.

People who have lived through the ups and downs of life often emerge with a deep understanding of what truly matters.

But the truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to living a meaningful life. Each person’s journey is unique, and the lessons they learn along the way are just as varied.

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Thomas Oppong

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