3 Books That Will Change The Way You Think (For The Better)

I recently received an email asking me how I became so knowledgeable about such a wide breath of topics at such a young age. "How did you do it? How do you know so much?"  

The answer: I read it. Though I may be the author of Twenty & To, a site dedicated to helping you get your life together in your 20s, I hope you understand in no way do I pretend to have all the answers to life's toughest twenty-something questions. In fact, one of the main reasons I started this site was because I myself felt lost, and ultimately decided it would be better to journey alongside those who felt the same rather than continue along on my own. So if you are feeling lost, you're in the right place. 

However there is a catch: it's okay to feel lost as long as you don't stay there. Life is like a big winding road. Inevitably from time to time you are going to have to stop and ask for directions, but the important thing is that you keep moving forward, even if you feel lost every once in a while. The reality remains, it is better to go somewhere rather than nowhere at all. Great, but how do I get going? How do I get unlost? 

Three words: Read. Read. Read. 

How To Be A Blogger In 3 Simple Steps

I started Twenty & To just over six months ago and am honored to have had such a positive response from friends, family and of course you, the readers. So before I go any further I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for being such an incredibly loyal community. Thank you for reading, commenting, sharing and emailing me, it has meant the world. 

P.S. I love hearing from you, so if you ever feel like saying hello or suggesting an article topic feel free to email me at twentyandto@gmail.com or tweet me @itsashleyperez. 

That being said the most common question I get from friends and followers is, "how do I become a blogger"?   And so in the spirit of paying it forward I thought I'd share with you the basics of blogging from my own personal experience. 

Why It's Okay To Be A Little Selfish

“The man who does not value himself, cannot value anything or anyone.” 

― Ayn Rand, The Virtue of Selfishness

Sometimes it's okay to be a little selfish— not always, and certainly not as often as you would suppose— but there does exist a time and place when being a little selfish is a greater good than evil. When it comes to the needs of others we must be selfless, actively seeking ways to help better the world around us. However we must be selfish in the pursuit of ourselves. 

Hear me out for a moment because it is very important you don't misunderstand me. Being selfish in the pursuit of yourself does not mean putting yourself above others. Rather it means valuing yourself so that you in turn can value others. See the difference? We pursue ourselves in order to pursue others.