30 Lessons I Learned Before 30: An Ordinary Girl's Journey Through Three Decades of Growth and Discovery

As we navigate through the different stages of life, we often forget the experiences and lessons that shaped us into who we are. 30 Lessons I Learned Before 30 is a compelling collection of 30 stories and insights offering encouragement and practical advice for anyone, anywhere on their life journey.

In this book, the author talks about how:

- Shifting your thinking towards a growth mindset and focusing on things within your control can drastically improve the way you see the world and your own circumstances.

- Finding ways to increase earnings while having good spending habits can do wonders for your financial health. The author paid off all her student loans ($40,000+ CAD) just one year after graduating from university by teaching abroad and taking advantage of geoarbitrage.

- Travelling doesn't have to be expensive! The book covers many travel hacks (including couchsurfing & housesitting) for how the author visited 25+ countries quite cheaply.

- Love can find you in the most unexpected of places. (For her, it was a 6-hour layover in a Peruvian airport, and now she is married to someone in her fourth language.)

- Learning new languages can open doors to new friendships, career opportunities, and a deeper appreciation of different cultures. The author shares details about how she learned five languages.

- Adopting minimalism and simple living (as a result of a funny misadventure) can allow you to embrace time, location, and financial freedom.

- And many other fun and insightful topics regarding personal growth, productivity, happiness, friendship, physical/mental health, leisure, lifestyle design, and more!

From living through a political crisis in Bolivia to taking a solo trip to the Lord of the Rings sites (a childhood dream) in New Zealand, the author shares her personal stories and lessons learned in every experience, offering readers a relatable and inspiring guide to navigating life's challenges and opportunities.

Whether you're looking for a pick-me-up, some giggles, practical life advice, or a mix of all three, 30 Lessons I Learned Before 30 is a book you wouldn't want to miss.