Remember, relationships are a way for you to grow as a better gentleman. Usually, we all of these mistakes even if minor, hit us right after a relationship has ended. Start paying attention early, and your connection to your partner will strengthen.

29. Don’t Pay More Than You Have To.

Consider checking your current car insurance rates against the market. With a full year of no accidents or speeding tickets hopefully, your bill may be lower. Do the same with your phone service, cable/internet provider, renter’s insurance, and so on.

If you have great credit, consider moving from a non-rewards card to a rewards card. While 1-3% cash back does help save money, the real perks are the cardholder benefits.

Take for instance one of Citi’s programs called price rewind. They pay you the cost difference on an item that goes on sale after you purchase it. I believe you can claim up to $2,500 per year or somewhere in the range.

30. Make More Sacrifices Early On.

Pay the price of action. Be willing to make more scarifies early on. In doing so, you will give yourself more choices in life for the following next year. Make this the year that you stop putting your priorities ass backwards.

Don’t get suckered into the easy excuse that everyone else always proclaims: “I want to have a life.” Because 12 months from now, you will look back disappointed at all the things you failed to accomplish, and the cycle will repeat itself.

“Memento mori,” which means “Remember you will die” is a testament to the limited time you have on this planet. Time is the greatest thing any man can spend in his lifetime: Don’t waste it!