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If you were to die tomorrow, would you feel satisfied with your life?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n By Shana Lebowitz at Business Insider<\/p>\n\n\n\n By the time you turn 30, you should be able to answer some important life questions. Those questions include, \u201cWho inspires me most?\u201d and \u201cWhat is my definition of success?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you come up with some answers, you\u2019ll have a better idea of the kinds of jobs and relationships to pursue. Over on Quora, there are multiple threads devoted to existential quandaries everyone should be pondering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re not talking, \u201cWhat\u2019s the meaning of life?\u201d so much as, \u201cWhat do I want to achieve in my lifetime?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of these questions \u2014 none of which have easy answers or right answers \u2014 are key to consider during young adulthood. Below, we\u2019ve highlighted 11 questions you\u2019ll want to start thinking about today. They\u2019ll help you gain clarity about the kinds of jobs, relationships, and life dreams you should be chasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At this point in your life, you may assume you\u2019ve got decades ahead. Hopefully, you\u2019re right. Still, that\u2019s no reason to put off personal fulfillment until later. Make the necessary changes today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Quora user Matthew Jones writes, \u201cIf you\u2019re dissatisfied with your life as it is right now, spending time re-evaluating how you manage your time is important. There are no certainties in life and there may not be a tomorrow, so while setting long-term goals and planning for the future is important, you need to find a way to soak up life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. What is my unique value proposition?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicolas Cole writes: \u201cThis is the fancy, adult way of saying, \u2018What can only I do?\u2019 In business, there is always a lot of talk about \u2018value proposition.\u2019 What are you proposing and how much value will it bring?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s similar to a question from Fred Landis: \u201cIs there anything I can do easily that others find hard?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you uncover your unique value proposition or talent, you can work on becoming an expert in that area. As A.J. Agrawal writes at Inc.: \u201cHave three to four news outlets that specialize in your value proposition, and make sure you take time to read them every day. Start sharing articles on your social media, and then begin blogging or writing articles about the subject. Over time, more and more people will recognize you as an expert in your field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Who inspires me most?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanchit Jain highlighted this question, originally featured in Relevant Magazine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThink about the one person you most want to emulate. Who is it? Now what is it about their story or character that draws you to them? Write down the words that come to mind. The person you want to be like the most tells you a lot about who you hope to become.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Why do I get up in the morning?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This question, posed by Ariel Banayan, is another way of asking: What\u2019s your purpose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may not have an easy answer, but you definitely have a purpose \u2014 and the sooner you find it, the sooner you can begin dedicating all your energy toward fulfilling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. How much did I learn today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen you are in 20s, your learning curve should be so high,\u201d writes Raja Reddy Poreddy. \u201cLearn a lot every day. Make sure you write a diary of what you have learned each day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This daily habit is a good one to hold on to, even as you progress into your 30s and beyond. Your goal should be to learn something new every day, so that your view of the world is constantly changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. What\u2019s the thing holding me back?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This question comes from Adam Rifkin, cofounder of PandaWhale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t assume your friends and family know how you feel \u2014 let them know you care about them. It\u2019s especially important given that a Harvard study found close relationships are key to happiness and longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. What is my definition of success?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is one question that significantly improved my life,\u201d writes Irene Enriquez, in a since-deleted answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe all have preconceived notions of success: power, fame, money. But success isn\u2019t limited to these things. Success can mean having peace of mind, or being in an environment that nurtures your talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou have to define what success means to you. Doing this can be your guide when making decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Where will I be in five years if I continue down my current path?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast to an aspirational \u201cfive-year vision,\u201d Sim Campbell recommends something more realistic (his answer has since been deleted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA lot of people have this notion that \u2018things will get better\u2019. Things won\u2019t get better if you don\u2019t do anything to change them. If you\u2019re a good place right now, great. Keep going. If you\u2019re in a bad place, redirect the ship. You\u2019re the one steering it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n