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"Once our brain gets fixed on a regret or a mistake from the past, it can become like a broken record—we keep playing it back over and over again. Sooner or later, some new thing will come along that takes enough brain power that lets us let go of the worry, or else time does its trick and lets us put it in the past."

Professor Degges-White, from Northern Illinois University, explained to Bored Panda that while a worry or a regret is still fresh in our minds, it can be helpful to remind ourselves that we did the best that we could at that moment in time.

"We all are going to make mistakes—whether it's a bad decision or having hurt someone or missing out on an opportunity. But we all make the best decisions we can at any point in time— none of us intentionally try to screw up our lives!" she said.

"Reminding yourself that we all make mistakes, we all have regrets, and yet we all have to live in the present may help us focus on making better choices in the here and now and using past mistakes as learning opportunities to do things 'better' in the future."

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Wear earplugs at shows. Can’t emphasize enough how bad Tinnitus sucks.

sketchfestlyfe , Miriam Alonso Report

Final score:

272points

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Sally Kerr 2 years ago

Tinnitus. It is awful.

70points

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Spend time with your parents,. You never know how much time you have with them left. Until they are gone you have no idea how much you will miss them.

Hairymonkeygod , Elina Fairytale Report

Final score:

270points

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Mistiekim 2 years ago

I think this has to be changed to make sure you spend time with those you love. A lot of people don’t have a very good relationship with their parents. If my Dad died tomorrow it wouldn’t make a bit of difference in my life because he doesn’t make an effort to be in it now.

34points

According to Degges-White, we actually make it harder to enjoy our leisure time and our work if we spend all of our time stressing about our jobs.

"Every job we hold is an important job as it's a stepping stone to the next one, but we also have to remember that if we don't manage to keep our emotional tank filled, we'll run out of gas before we get to our ideal job," she said.

"Work/Life Balance is a catchphrase that gets a lot of airtime, but it is truly a concept that we should consider when we're making decisions about saying 'yes' or 'no' to commitments or 'opportunities' that translate into 'obligations.'"

The professor told Bored Panda that the average person holds over 12 jobs in their lifetime, so it's important you don't get so stressed about your career.

"It's a winding path for most people now, not a straight shot at the same place for decades! Don't be a slacker, however, or your next move might not be the one you want."

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life make sure to pick friends and partners who build you up, not knock you down

StevenAnita420 , Joseph Pearson Report

Final score:

269points

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Mistiekim 2 years ago

A lot of times people are knocking themselves down, they don’t need someone else to add on to that.

60points

CrayolaSocks , Odonata Wellnesscenter Report

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Relationships do take work but they shouldn't feel like a chore. Don't stay with someone who treats you poorly, it's better to be alone than in a bad relationship.

Final score:

264points

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Kate Jones 2 years ago

Get okay with being by yourself and it will be a lot easier to only let people in your life who add to it. Stop feeling like being single is the worst thing you can be. Enjoy the benefits of living alone, of going out alone. Go on a vacation by yourself. Enjoy your own life before being invited into someone else's.

48points

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Invest in experiences, not things.

FatboySlimThicc , arty Report

Final score:

250points

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Lantana Howell 2 years ago

My friends and I started giving zoo, museum etc. experiences as gifts instead of things.

53points

QueenYardstick , Andrea Piacquadio Report

The biggest pieces of advice that yours truly can give you, having leveled up to 30 this year (thank you, thank you, you’re too kind, Pandas) might sound a bit cheesy to you. But I thought I’d share ‘em with you nonetheless. You know us grognards, we love a good audience and the sound of our own voice or errr pixelated ink in this case.

Tip number one: small bits of effort daily are worth far more than their weight in gold. We tend to underestimate the power of small steps and instead dream about big gestures, big steps, big chunks of time dedicated to the pursuit of our goals. Here’s the thing, though—life gets in the way. School, family, work, friends, hobbies, heck, even cooking, all of these things (however pleasurable or otherwise) get in the way.

So we’re left postponing our ambitions till the weekend/Monday/next week/next month. Y’know, until we have the time, energy, not to mention motivation to really give it our all. That happens incredibly rarely. We’re far better off doing something for even 15 minutes each day, consistently, than postponing our happiness.

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life First thing I thought of: take care of your damn teeth. Floss, brush twice a day or more, get checkups. This year has been over $2k worth of dental work (and that's with a huge family discount). I've had cavities filled, a root canal, a crown, rounds of antibiotics and steroids, and sooooo many sleepless nights because of jaw pain. I cannot stress this enough. It's never too early to start taking better care of your teeth.

Final score:

226points

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Adam Chang 2 years ago

Stop using your teeth as tools to open stuff like bottles and nuts.

81points

Neve_Dreve , BATCH by Wisconsin Hemp Scientific Report

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Wear sunscreen. At least 30 Spf as well. Don’t be the people that settles with 15 because they want a tan. Any dermatologist will also tell you that 30 and up is the way to go.

Final score:

212points

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Nicola Roberts 2 years ago

I was 47 when I got skin cancer on the end of my nose. An absolute hilarious spot, it's not even a big nose. The skin graft is good but it's not perfect. When I asked the surgeon if there was anything I could do, he shrugged and said the damage was done when I was young... oh was all I could say.

52points

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Don't worry about being "behind" other people, whether it's personal goals, career, financial, whatever.

Once you're out of school, there is no timeline. Everyone does things at their own pace and there is no perfect time to do anything.

Everyone thinks they are behind in something in some way. So, if everyone thinks they are behind, no one is.

zazzlekdazzle , Tim Gouw Report

Final score:

210points

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Mistiekim 2 years ago

A lot of my friends were getting married shortly after graduating college. I wasn’t even close to that and I felt like there was something wrong with me. I’ve found out that a lot of of them married just to not be considered “behind” and are pretty unhappy or are divorced. So yeah, you can’t worry about stuff like that.

55points

Tip number two, from yours truly: please, for the love of all that is (un)holy, take better care of your health. Eat more veggies. Drink more water. Look at fast food, processed goods, and snacks as occasional treats instead of the core of your diet. Lay off the sugar and caffeine. Spend more time out in nature, out in the sun (don’t forget your sunscreen, though!).

And, please, move more. Our modern way of life means that many people are often hunched over screens or lounging on sofas for far too long. A sedentary lifestyle is the antithesis of a healthy and happy body and mind, especially coupled with a bad diet. So do your future self a favor and find some forms of exercise that you enjoy the most. For instance, someone might absolutely hate running (yuck!), but that’s okay because they love playing badminton, dancing, or swimming. It’s all about finding ways to stay active. Human beings aren’t built for not moving for long stretches of time.

Recently, food expert Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin explained to Bored Panda that eating ‘mindfully’ helps us get more enjoyment out of our meals. It can also help us eat less but better.

“When you are eating, only eat. Don’t be walking around the kitchen. Don’t be scrolling on your phone. Don’t be watching TV or otherwise multitasking. Sit down with just you and your food and actually pay attention to each bite you are putting in your mouth. This will help you slow down, taste your food, and your brain will be more likely to acknowledge that you just ate, and ruminate on how you feel about what you just ate,” she shared with us.

#10

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life If you drink alcohol a decent amount, or tend to only socialize with alcohol involved, I would advise to give up drinking for at least a year before you are 35. Learn how to socialize and have fun without drinking alcohol. The older you get the harder it is to stop, and before you know it you're an alcoholic. Maybe a functioning alcoholic if you're lucky, but often not. I've got a couple mates in their late 30s who can't give up, they need to drink every day. They waste so much money on pointless drinking, they have burnt friendships, ruined relationships, and for what?

Alcohol is dangerous if you don't keep it in check. Learn how to rewrite your relationship with alcohol otherwise it could end up in control of your life.

poqpoqo , Priscilla Du Preez Report

Final score:

200points

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Vorknkx 2 years ago

Also keep in mind that your body's ability to process alcohol diminishes as you age, which makes its effects stronger and more harmful.

43points

#11

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Take 10 minutes a day and clean a different part of your house/apartment. Do this every day until it's a habit.

Also when you are done with it, put it away.

could_use_a_snack , Anton Report

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186points

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B-b-bird 2 years ago

omg... when you live with a partner/kids then life is just a cleaning every day ALREADY.... But as for single people, it's a great advise.

44points

#12

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Enjoy that hair while it lasts.

KokonutMonkey , Tim Mossholder Report

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185points

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Oerff On Tour 2 years ago

Enjoy your hair while it lasts, but don't frett about losing it, or it tuning gray. It's the cosmetics industry that tries to make a big deal about it. It's just for their profit margins. Losing hair or turning gray *doesn't* define you, nor are you a lesser man or woman if it doesn't meet "the public standards". If someone has a problem with it, it's exactly that: THEIR problem, not yours

90points

Individual-Copy6198 , rupixen.com Report

What’s more, Jessica suggested cutting out the fruit juice and sodas from your diet. Instead, embrace water!

"A glass of water and a piece of fruit is way better for you than a glass of fruit juice. A glass of water and a handful of candy or chocolate bar is way more satisfying than a glass of sugary soda," she explained. “You can cut out a ton of calories without making a ton of sacrifices on your plate by kicking all the drinks in your fridge to the curb, and upping your water intake. Save the non-water drinks for special occasions only. Your body (and especially skin!) will thank you."

Personal trainer and physiotherapist Paulius Lipskis previously told Bored Panda that it’s important to accept and embrace yourself as you are. He noted that nobody should feel like they’re forced to follow a healthy lifestyle. It’s something that we should want. “If you’re constantly angry, tired, and you’re low on energy—it’s an issue,” he said.

“Usually, our unhealthy habits are a result of constant stress and our behavior that’s meant to protect us from it. If we would have an honest chat with ourselves, we’d clearly see that we’re dissatisfied with ourselves only when we feel that we’re using our bad habits to cover our emotions,” the fitness expert told Bored Panda.

“However, if we accept that we’re not perfect, we’re not pressured to change. That’s when you start developing a natural desire and curiosity to find out what the best possible version of you is.”

#13

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Develop an ability to delay or deny yourself things that you want. Actions taken impulsively are often looked back on as mistakes. Sleeping on big decisions or purchases is like a cheat code to making better choices. The ability to resist impulse will be a big predictor of your future success.

Final score:

170points

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Sapna Sarfare 2 years ago

The best thing is sleep over the amazon or other shopping website carts. It helps me not splurge.

33points

#14

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life You will overthink things. Fun things, big things, small things. Relax, take a breath. You don't have to go hard all the time.

stagvelvet , ArtHouse Studio Report

Final score:

157points

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Spannidandoolar 2 years ago

I feel like the person who put up that hammock should maybe have overthought a bit more.

94points

#15

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life In a working environment, everybody is replaceable.

tradelarge , energepic.com Report

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152points

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Esme Weatherwax 2 years ago

An important thing to learn

25points

And tip number three from me would be a very simple encouragement to live your lives with more courage, Pandas. It’s very easy to get stuck in your comfort zone and not want to venture out even a little bit. But there’s a lot more to life than going to work, paying your taxes, watching TV, and eating pizza. Often, that means trying something entirely new and embracing all of the weird feelings that come along with being uncomfortable.

Life’s a lot more fun when you constantly challenge yourself in small ways, all the time. It’s about embracing fun and joy on the one hand, as well as putting in genuine effort on the other. One way you can live with more courage is to be kind to others, instead of focusing just on yourself. It takes guts to poke your head out of your Bubble of Comfort and put yourself in situations that might be awkward or embarrassing.

So help your neighbor, classmate, colleague, stranger, or family member in whatever way that you can, and make the world a better place. The best part? It doesn’t matter if you’re 30, 13, or 133 because age is just a number. What matters is what we do, consistently, not how old we are.

#16

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life If you don’t make decisions and plans in your life, life will make decisions and plans for you. There is no auto pilot here. You must actively participate if you want a decent life.

RoadSolid2487 , Anubhav Saxena Report

Final score:

150points

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Chich 2 years ago

“Life Is What Happens to You While You’re Busy Making Other Plans” John Lennon

45points

#17

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Don’t stress about hitting certain age milestones. The difference between 29 and 30? Not monumental.

tiny_butt_toucher , claudia lam Report

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142points

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Mistiekim 2 years ago

I still feel like I’m a kid anyway. A kid that has to go to work and pay bills.

62points

#18

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Invest.

Invest in your health by making good choices about nutrition and fitness.
Invest monetarily by saving money and not living outside your means.
Invest in your future by setting goals and putting in the work to get there.

NobiZero , Jorge Fakhouri Filho Report

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124points

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Gémeaux jumeaux 2 years ago

Sometimes even these simple-sounding goals can feel overwhelming. But remind yourself every little bit matters, and that while starting early is great... don't let the idea of it being "too late" get you down. Just start. The growth in any one of these realms is exponential, once you do.

24points

hollyberryness , Priscilla Du Preez Report

#19

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Live and let live, be kind.

Final score:

123points

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Harley Lee 2 years ago

There is enough negativity and pain in the world

21points

#20

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life When the stakes are not that high, don't be afraid to take a chance. Failure is often fleeting and short, you will learn something, and the things you will regret later in life were the chances you didn't take.

myhydrogendioxide , Julia Caesar Report

Final score:

122points

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ADJ 2 years ago

True.

5points

#21

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Work out regularly. As in, have a gym or exercise routine that is part of your weekly life.

The older you get, the harder it is to start.

Premium333 , GRAHAM MANSFIELD Report

Final score:

121points

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Nicole Weymann 2 years ago

Technically "every frst Monday of the year" is quite regular. "Regular" is one of my favourite misleading words

39points

#22

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Sit up straight

Future you will be thankful

Ahshalon_Tenisk , Surface Report

Final score:

118points

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Wysteria_Rose 2 years ago

This was awkward to read while slouched over my desk like Gollum.

4points

#23

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Find your voice. Use your voice. Advocate for yourself.

MaggieMews , Matthew Jungling Report

Final score:

117points

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Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago

This is going to be crucial if you ever have any health problems.

34points

#24

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life The first thing that comes to mind is do not give a c**p with other people think of you. Do your own thing. A long time ago I did this and haven’t looked back. I have never been happier.

Get a dog. I never had one until I was 28 years old and she changed my life. Now we have 3. I never knew so much loyalty, love and companionship. They make me laugh every single day and I’m never alone. I’ll always have a dog now.

Always be open and honest. If your not happy with something don’t wait. Change it now.

We all make mistakes. That’s part of being human. Just have a positive attitude and smile and you really can do anything your heart desires.

Beautybabe09 , John Tuesday Report

Final score:

115points

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Kookamunga 2 years ago

Have the money and time to get a dog. You need to provide a good home and healthcare for your pets for their entire life. Not a decision to take lightly. Pets are not disposable.

78points

#25

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Don’t devote all your time and effort to your career. It is important as it gives you the means to survive, but it is not where you should devote yourself to. I have spent the last seven years of my life focusing solely on my job, I wish I could go back and focus on living my life and finding out what brings me peace. Doing that now and couldn’t be happier.

Angelsbabies , Saulo Mohana Report

Final score:

107points

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Chich 2 years ago

Trust me, when you are old and grey you won't think back fondly on how well you filled out those TPS reports. Go and do things and see things.

39points

#26

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Make time to call/talk with your loved ones.

Nawaba2016 , René Ranisch Report

Final score:

98points

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Brivid 2 years ago

Find out now how to cook/bake all those dishes, that your loved ones make, that you love. The recipe card won't be enough. You will have questions and one day there won't be anyone to ask.

25points

#27

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Learn to cook, get a good (not expensive) knife. Learn to budgeting. Don't buy trendy things.

KiliPerforms , Huy Phan Report

Final score:

88points

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Nicola Roberts 2 years ago

I agree it's good to cook from scratch. From a diet perspective I've found you get more, better nutritional value creating a meal from scratch. However, with the cost of energy reaching a new level of hell (in the UK), I'm wondering if 3 minutes in a microwave is a better option than an hour in the oven? 😢

20points

#28

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Don't fall for consumerism and spend all your money on looking good to others. Instead, invest in yourself and your future. Live way below your means until you're financially independent enough. Don't care what people say about your shitty car or apartment. Work your a*s off and build wealth. You'll be way ahead of your fancy friends in no time. While they're working 9 to 5 in their 40's to 60's and beyond to pay off their fancy car and house, you'll be free to do whatever you want.

I don't care how hot that person is, don't take their s**t, and have respect for yourself. Never beg to be liked. Be with someone who likes you, instead of transforming yourself into someone they will like, which doesn't work long term. Don't spend years in toxic relationships, even if there's amazing physical attraction and sex. It's also not your responsibility to save someone. You can help them save themselves, but don't be unhappy to make someone else happy.

samofny , Alexander Grey Report

Final score:

87points

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Vorknkx 2 years ago

Addendum: It is never necessary to have the latest model of phone right away. Don't buy new devices all the time just because a slightly updated version happens to be sold.

47points

#29

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Your 20's are for you. Do everything you want to do; travel, study, party, whatever. Don't settle and start a family until your 100% sure you got all that out of your system.

Pim271986 , Helena Lopes Report

Final score:

84points

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София Харитонова 2 years ago

In my 20s I was working 12 hours a day just to have food on the table. Who is giving these advices, bored rich people?..

61points

#30

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Don't be afraid to fail. The only way to learn is to practice. You have to make mistakes in order to get better. No one is automatically great at everything. Let yourself love the journey of practicing and doing instead of the endpoint. If you concentrate on the endpoint, you'll end up so miserable that when you finally get to the endpoint, you'll feel let down. Try to have fun the entire time.

LeelooDallasMltiPass , Pixabay Report

Final score:

81points

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Chich 2 years ago

Some of the best lessons I learned were from f*****g something up four ways from tuesday,

13points

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#31

Don't assume that just because someone is older than you they know better than you.

Koink001100 Report

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23points

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Wintermute 2 years ago

This is so important. Some of the biggest mistakes I've made was following the advice of people who "knew better." Now that I'm that age I realize the immense breadth of just how many things I'm unqualified to give advice on and realize that I shouldn't have given such deference to age. Now EXPERIENCE on the other hand, that you should always listen to. Experience is the key.

2points

#32

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life You can only control two things, your thoughts and your actions. All the time and anxiety you spend worrying about what other people think or do in your early years is wasted.

Mudgeon , Valeria Ushakova Report

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22points

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Duncan Rogers 2 years ago

People with several different mental health issues will take exception to the idea that you can control your thoughts. While an admirable goal, for some it is not only a sizeable challenge but for others it is a near impossibility.

8points

#33

As soon as you can, put 1000 dollars in a retirement account. The younger you can manage it, the better.

hodos_doulos Report

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21points

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Zane Meek 2 years ago

Just put money away on a monthly basis - start with whatever you can afford then try to make it a larger chunk of your take-home pay as that increases. Future you will be thankful you did.

3points

#34

I’m 55/M and had to think on this for a minute, but I think a life skill that’s become harder to learn and isn’t given much consideration any longer is the ability to interact with people in a real world setting. This ends up creating other issues as a result, but it makes me kinda sad seeing the lack of basic consideration and civility of some people. Unfortunately, learning all your social skills from video games and social media doesn’t make you very well equipped for life.

QuantumFeline1 Report

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21points

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Babyoda42 (he him) 2 years ago

Commenting to hide a toxic one!

2points

#35

Think very seriously about whether or not the time and money of a college degree is worth it for you. It might be. It might not be. But don’t do it “just because."

Stoic_Scientist Report

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20points

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Amy 2 years ago

I went to university and got a bachelor's that did nothing for me except put me in tons of student loan debt. 10 years later I'm about to go back to a technical college and get a programming degree to actually get a job that will let me pay off the first degree. Unless you have rich parents willing to pay your tuition, think long and hard about getting that expensive degree just because you think it's what you're supposed to do.

1point

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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#36

Try to stay out of debt.

NLtbal Report

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18points

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censorshipsucks 2 years ago

Depends on whether you want to build a credit record and buy a house at some stage. If you're happy renting, sure.

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#37

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life People are temporary, you'll be shocked at how many of them just come and go. It doesn't matter how much you try and work for that connection. People are inherently selfish. Once you have nothing left to give or they've taken all that they can (or they find "better" options tbh) they will move on. This applies to both romantic partners and friends.

DirtySunshine23 , Brooke Cagle Report

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17points

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InvincibleRodent 2 years ago

The core of this ("people and connections come and go") is not false, but yikes, what a bleak way of seeing it.

10points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

#38

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Don't start smoking if you've not. Quitting is hard.

Become "indispensable" to the company you work for. This can be done in any role. If you do this you will have a very stong negotiating postion. (They say that it's easy to replace people, but it's not. It's super hard to find good people.)

If you get into business, think about "value being delivered". Not tends. Not what will be cool. Not what will be "funded" etc. Understand what will be valued by your customer and find a way to give that to them while making yourself wealthier in the process. This might seem obvious. But it's hard. 99% of startups fail because they don't build things people want.

Forgive yourself. You are a puny being with very little control. Don't be mean to yourself about silly things like the body you got. Strive to improve. But don't be harsh to yourself. Same for most other things in life. Most of life is just dumb luck.

livefiredev , Medienstürmer Report

Final score:

17points

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Šimon Špaček 2 years ago

Becoming indispensable is great. When your boss start to tell you off and you just look in his eyes and say "do you have another baboon to do this?" It was great feeling.

0points

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#39

Make the most of your life, it goes incredibly quickly.

Ghostdr1 Report

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16points

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Vorknkx 2 years ago

The older you get, the faster time flies. Experienced it first-hand.

5points

#40

Don't drive faster than your reflexes.

Passing4human Report

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16points

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Adam Jeff 2 years ago

No. Everyone thinks their own reflexes are amazing so they can drive as fast as they like, it's just these *other* idiots driving too fast who cause accidents. You are not a good judge of your ability and you are most likely not exceptional. Stick to the limit.

9points

withextrasprinkles , RODNAE Productions Report

#41

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Women: don't take your fertility for granted.

Final score:

16points

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Trillian 2 years ago

Also don't think your life's happiness depends on having children. If you are unhappy or unfullfilled, children WILL NOT fill that hole. You need to be stable and comfortable with yourself to raise kids. They are hard work.

36points

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#42

Stop caring with must other people think, get therapy, be gentle with your body.

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Michael Largey 2 years ago

You can care about what everybody thinks (it can be quite interesting), as long as you are very selective about what actually influences you.

0points

#43

Rest and cherish quality time with the people you love.

Sad-Dig9321 Report

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16points

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#44

Get a vasectomy.

Phantomht Report

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15points

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Debbie Barnes 2 years ago

I'd say this is personal choice... 🤔

4points

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#45

Don’t stand for bullying, call it out ASAP, there’s no need for this in todays workplace

Donkeytwonk75 Report

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Oerff On Tour 2 years ago

You spelled "Society" wrong

3points

#46

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Have a good skin care routine!

Avengelina254 , KoolShooters Report

Final score:

14points

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MagicalUnicorn 2 years ago

Yes! Earlier you start, better your skin will be (thanks, mom!)

4points

#47

Don't trust everyone, only you got your own back.

welsh1990 Report

Final score:

14points

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Michael Largey 2 years ago

"There are two times I don't trust people : (1) I don't know them. (2) I know them." - Bill Murray

1point

#48

Get active and form that habit! Don’t take social media seriously and get off your phone

bmoredave85 Report

Final score:

14points

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Oerff On Tour 2 years ago

Social Media are filled with opinions. Opinions are like a55holes; everyone has one! And a lot of these are *payed promotions" or *edited* to paint a non-realistic picture.

2points

#49

Cut out the drugs, booze and s**t food. Eat real food, exercise and meditate. Don't give in to fads and be true to yourself.

Aezetyr Report

Final score:

12points

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censorshipsucks 2 years ago

Sorry but some people - skeptics for example - might think meditation is a fad. Also, any cursory glance at internet will tell you that everyone thinks they have the 'correct' diet and really... what they have are fad diets. What therefore is "real food"? Do you mean the food pyramid?

0points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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#50

If you come from a not-so-financially-well-off background, pick a career that you know is in high demand and pays well, with your hobby in the background. Don't slack, build skills, learn, make enough money to be financially independent first, then you will have the money and time to do what you've always dreamed of

Dominic-Vyper Report

Final score:

12points

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AmAndA_Panda 2 years ago

If you spend 40 hours a week at work, it absolutely needs to be about more than just money. Pick a career you'll enjoy, not just something that pays well.

0points

ryancbutler , Oleksandr Pidvalnyi Report

#51

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Travel. Money isn't the constraint. Time is. You will see less and less opportunity as you get older. Family, job, health, etc. Do it now.

Final score:

12points

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FactcheckerGeneral 2 years ago

No, money really is a constraint on how far one can travel. This is middle-class advice.

8points

#52

Don't forget to take advantage of your employer's 401k match! It's free retirement money.

Arodri321 Report

Final score:

12points

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Xenon 2 years ago

Set your contribution to increase 1% every year. More if you can.

1point

Budget_Jackfruit_502 Report

#53

Find your bestest best friends and stick to them through thick and thin

Final score:

12points

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Gémeaux jumeaux 2 years ago

And don't be afraid to reconnect with good people you've drifted from, just because you think "it's been too long." Not everyone will be into it, but for those who are, discovering each other again can be immensely rewarding. I've never regretted at least giving it a try... also so grateful to those who reached out 1st and didn't give up on me.

3points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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#54

Don't commit any crimes that would put Felonies on your record. If you have Felonies it's virtually impossible to get meaningful and respectable employment.

Peachestabby1 Report

Final score:

12points

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StarlightPanda! 2 years ago

Don't commit CRIMES!*

5points

#55

When choosing your job/profession/career, ignore the horrible life advice to “follow your passion.” Instead, you should follow your aptitude. Identify what you are good at, find a way to use it to bring value to others, work like crazy to do that. The happiness/meaning/life satisfaction will come as a result of being able to build a good life for yourself and those you care about. For more on this, read the book So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport.

Stoic_Scientist Report

Final score:

12points

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StarlightPanda! 2 years ago

Following one's passion is the same thing! If you work hard at the things you're interested in, then you'll get better at them. If you're not passionate about something, then you're less likely to enjoy it and as a result won't improve in it.

1point

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

#56

The only thing that age guarantees is wrinkles and not maturity.

CandidJudgement Report

Final score:

11points

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Michael Largey 2 years ago

And those mailings from AARP.

2points

#57

Learn from other people's mistakes.

I always liked to talk to others, hear their stories, but also just stand in the middle of the line any time there is a challenge and watch others do it. Watch what consistently works, what doesn't. You'll save yourselves hours!

Also, befriend the cranky people at work where everyone says he knows what he is doing, so leave him alone. They end up being the best teachers and resources later!

nothanksbyettfn Report

Final score:

10points

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Gémeaux jumeaux 2 years ago

Always kill the cranky people with kindness!

3points

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#58

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Your social and avocational life really changes a lot when you are out of school, be prepared.

Meeting people and making friends becomes harder, as does following your interests. But, the good news is, you have opportunities to do both those things way better than before and with better results.

Put the energy into meeting new people, get rid of your toxic friends from school (but keep the quality ones, of course). Once you're out of high school, and definitely out of college, having a ton of friends in one or few groups just isn't that valuable. There is no need to put up with people who don't support you, compete with you, use you, can't stop complaining or are otherwise toxic.

And make sure to make time for your own interests, outside of work and hanging out with your friends/partner. This is really key to staying happy and stable and beating the loneliness that can come with "adult" life. It's what makes this your best life.

zazzlekdazzle , Pavel Danilyuk Report

Final score:

10points

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#59

Learn to identify when you are making excuses to avoid something hard. This goes for hard work ("I'll just do a little more later" - you won't always be able to,and you'll regret it) and hard truths ("that wasn't really my fault because xyz" - it probably was).

Don't spend energy on things that you can't change and can't affect. Fretting over shitty things some famous person said is pointless. Worried about a disaster? Put in mitigation efforts but otherwise out it out of your mind. Somebody doesn't like you? Don't give them attention, even in your own head.

sum1won Report

Final score:

10points

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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

#60

Don't put up with pretty peoples' b******t just because you want to f**k them.

The_Istrix Report

Final score:

9points

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JB 2 years ago

This should be waaaaaay higher!

1point

GhostofCharlotte , Jonathan Borba Report

#61

30 Older Internet Users Share The Things They Want Everyone Who's 30 And Under To Know About Life Start to lose weight.

It gets harder and harder to lose weight as you age.

Final score:

9points

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Isabella 2 years ago

I would not ay "lose weight", because not all people need to lose weight. Just try to stay in good shape and do not put weight, if not needed. The metabolism changes with years and it does not function as good as our youth, no matter what we do.

4points

#62

Go do crazy stuff now, before you’re tied down.

Try a new career. Move somewhere really pretty and really far away. Take a months-long road trip/hike/sail/bike tour.

Nobody gives a s**t about one gap in your resume, especially if you can say you spent that time doing something crazy like learning yak herding and wingsuiting in the Himalayas - at least, nobody worth working for.

bonos_bovine_muse Report

Final score:

9points

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Sandra Morison 2 years ago

Do crazy things all through life it helps keep you young

1point

#63

Don’t beat around the bush.

sickofgrouptxt Report

Final score:

7points

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censorshipsucks 2 years ago

This advice only really applies to anglo cultures. Other cultures handle it differently. In Africa we consider blunt speech to be very rude. Same in Japan. So no.

0points

#64

Love your job. If you don't, keep looking until you find one you do love.

Arcades Report

Final score:

7points

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Oerff On Tour 2 years ago

Even if you don't make as much money. Money is a tool, not a goal

4points

#65

Buy instead of rent. Buy that motorcycle.

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Final score:

6points

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Kald 2 years ago

Home ownership is overrated.

2points

#66

1) Roth IRA (or some similar investment), 2) take good care of your body and your credit score, 3) laugh as much as you can.

Also, if you’re dating somebody who doesn’t do any of these things, re-think that relationship.

anon Report

Final score:

6points

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Seedy Vine 2 years ago

Would rather feed the hungry than invest

2points

#67

No matter how much money you make put 15% of every check back and increase that every raise you receive by putting 20% of the raise back.

GatorBallz Report

Final score:

5points

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OneHappyPuppy 2 years ago

Unless you're living paycheck to paycheck, then this cannot be done...

9points

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Adam Jeff 2 years ago

The problem with this kind of advice is that a lot of it is contradictory. So I think the main thing to be learned is that everyone thinks they should have done better. If you you were impulsive you will wish you planned more, if you saved all your life you will wish you travelled, and so on. So my advice for people over 30 is give yourself a break!

26points

Ele V 2 years ago

I feel stressed out after reading this... Jeez.. why the pressure of " hurry up, live your life and do mistakes up till you're 30!!!!!"????? What kind of bs is that? It's only a manufactured concept by society. People are valuable and deserve to do whatever the f**k we want (as long as we're not hurting anyone of course) our whole life. 30 is not a milestone and let's stop treating it as it is. Our whole lives is a milestone

12points

Angela Turrall 2 years ago (edited)

I generally agree with you 100%, but a handful of these, they’re things that are impossible/ hard to reverse or undo once you’re older. Not having saved, your health, alcohol issues, sunscreen, not allowing yourself to be pressured to live someone else’s life. There’s a lot here I wish I’d known or listened to, and I think things would be easier now if I did.

4points

Bored Retsuko 2 years ago

Exactly, it's so contradictory. The irony is how it says elsewhere not to worry about other people being more advanced, etc.

1point

Bryan With A Why 2 years ago

30 is a milestone. For most women it's beyond the point where they can find a healthy, happy relationship and start a family. Millions lie to themselves and say they don't want a family and they realize too late that they will suffer a long, lonely life without one. Not 100% of course. Some don't want a family and are better without one. A large percentage are mistaken, though, and realize too late that they've made a big mistake. For 40 and 50 year old women, adoption becomes the only option but take it from me, starting to have children in your 40s is not ideal to say the least.

-2points

Oerff On Tour 2 years ago

Live YOUR life, not the one that others expect of you. You'll never live up to their expectations

9points

Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

Accept that you cannot control what anyone else does. The only thing you can hope to control is your response to their actions.

4points

similarly 2 years ago

I wish I had learned that earlier. Only been practicing this the last couple of years, and it's made a HUGE difference in my life.

0points

Mark Fuller 2 years ago

Seem to be slightly alone here. But I do think that the average teen or person in their twenties whose sat there going, "yeah, yeah, whatever, blah, blah, blah..." should really recognise that lots of these are really sound advise. Thankfully, my folks instilled me with a fair few but there are still some I missed...

3points

April Dancer 2 years ago

The bits about making time for your parents/grandparents is very important. Please don't assume they will always be here for you to come back to when you've finished whatever you thought was more important.

0points

Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

IMHO? Life is about earning your own regrets, not someone else's. --- LeoD. Peace to us all. (But do take care of your teeth.)

3points

Lara Verne 2 years ago

Don't have kids, until you have everything figured out, don't take your fertility for granted, get a vasectomy....kinda contradictory, don't you think?

3points

Bri Nicole 2 years ago

I'd say #1 ABOVE ALL: health is something you should always prioritize. Enjoy your youth but take care of your body. You only get one.

2points

JB 2 years ago

All fair points below… but we’re serious about the sunscreen!

1point

Christoph 2 years ago

If you get a little belly starting in your twenties...deal with it then. It will root and grow and obesity is a terrible health hazard.

1point

AJ 2 years ago

It makes a nice article I guess but it doesn't work in real life. I'm pretty sure any "advice" I got from someone older than me when I was in my 20's and 30's was met with a polite smile and an eye-roll when they left. Making mistakes is the way you learn. You won't figure out that you need to stand up for yourself until someone tries to walk all over you. You have to go through a break-up or two or six before you figure out it's not someone else's responsibility to make you happy. Everyone learns at their own pace and yes, some people never learn at all.

1point

April Dancer 2 years ago

Unfortunately, when your parents have passed is too late to realise what you were so sure you could deal with in your own time.

0points

Rider 2 years ago

Don't let fear hold you back. Try new things, you might like it. Live for today, but never at the expense of your tomorrow.

1point

Aiden Brough 2 years ago

Here's mine. You are what you eat - enjoy your food, but in moderation. Don't expect any rewards from work - You get out what you put in, so if you're ill, don't be a martry (stay off - because no one will thank you!) and loyallty? A mirage. Accept any offer to improve - be it for your CV, your body or your mental welfare. Rejection is part of life - if you don't ask, you will never know what you might have enjoyed!!! Learn a musical instrument. Keep doing one sports activity. And enjoy getting old - life is for living, not for wasting time thinking you're going to die (MSM wants you to believe this because it sells). Most of all, treat people as you expect to be treated. And the most important thing in life? Not money, it'll just buy you a bigger - it's time, use it wisely and spend it well, because those around will remember what you did with it.

1point

Ronnie Beaton 2 years ago

The one piece of advice I would give is this - grow up. You're an adult now, act like it. Your workplace is not a continuation of High School.

0points

Never Jeleniewicz 2 years ago

Why do we still uphold this idea that you need to "complete" your life before 30? The average lifespan is only increasing, people are young and healthy for longer and longer as medicine gets better. My advice is to stop thinking you're old after you turn 30. The thing that ages you the most is convincing yourself you have nothing else to live for and that you're too old for whatever you want to do. My aunt, my father's older sister, seems so much younger than him, not even from their looks, but from approach to life. She just doesn't care about aging much and doesn't overthink, whereas my dad spends all his time b*tching.

0points

Valerian Haven 2 years ago

I feel something people need to realize is slow down and calm down. Life isn't supposed to be about stress. People are too offended these days over everything and can't just laugh things off anymore. Also take care of your mental health. It only gets darker when you travel with out a light the guide the way.

0points

Monique Reed 2 years ago

Learn a hobby that you will enjoy. If you start later, that's okay too, but since is nice to have some experience built up. Also learn to mend.

0points

KimB 2 years ago

Take care of your spine especially if you have a physical job. 20 + years of healthcare lifting pushing pulling has left me with 3 herniated discs in my lower spine as well as significant arthritis by the time I turned 40.

0points

Erik Ivan 2 years ago

Be patient. Things take time.

0points

Kimberly Quinn 2 years ago

My advice to the younger crowd. Stop reading advice from people who don't know you. Each life is different and you have to live yours.

0points

Aunt Riarch 2 years ago

Always talk to auntie if you're in a pickle

0points

gloria benado 2 years ago

You learn as you go. Great advice but pointless. We created our own stories and our own experiences. We will always make mistakes and youth is exactly made for that. Enjoy being young and f*****g up and getting old and doing the same. That's life. Live it.

0points

Key Lime 2 years ago

Look at your family health history. My Mum had digestive issues, so I tried to eat more fiber. My Dad had high cholesterol, so I have tried to eat lower fat foods and exercise more. I do have high blood pressure though.

0points

Earl Grey 2 years ago

I’ve heard it said that we become the average of the ten people with whom we interact the most. If so, read the room and see where to go from there.

0points

Yup 2 years ago

Treat your adult self like you would want an ideal parent to treat their child. Plan events, floss, hold yourself accountable, continue in learning, enjoy your free time, associate with good friends, cut off negative people even if you shared good times, go to bed on time, don't litter, call your loved ones, write thank you cards, save up for something you really like, share with your friends, take lessons...

0points

Hoodoo 2 years ago

99% of the time people will not do exactly what I think they should do. They don't think exactly as I do. They react differently than I do. They have different values, different priorities, different perspectives. AND this doesn't necessarily mean they are wrong. The degree to which I accept this is the degree to which I know serenity.

0points

Sprinkles 2 years ago

Something I wish I had known in my 20s is that I needed to advocate for myself when it comes to health care. I was in my 30s when I really started challenging what doctors were telling me and finally got treatment I needed.

0points

Bri Nicole 2 years ago

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0points

Dirk Daring 2 years ago

Learn to type on a physical keyboard. Never date a co-worker. Buy a slow cooker and a vacuum sealer. It's totally OK to go to dinner and a movie by yourself. You don't "have to love them, they're family". Never split 10s.

0points

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Adam Jeff 2 years ago

26points

Ele V 2 years ago

12points

Angela Turrall 2 years ago (edited)

4points

Bored Retsuko 2 years ago

Exactly, it's so contradictory. The irony is how it says elsewhere not to worry about other people being more advanced, etc.

1point

Bryan With A Why 2 years ago

-2points

Oerff On Tour 2 years ago

Live YOUR life, not the one that others expect of you. You'll never live up to their expectations

9points

Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

Accept that you cannot control what anyone else does. The only thing you can hope to control is your response to their actions.

4points

similarly 2 years ago

I wish I had learned that earlier. Only been practicing this the last couple of years, and it's made a HUGE difference in my life.

0points

Mark Fuller 2 years ago

3points

April Dancer 2 years ago

0points

Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

IMHO? Life is about earning your own regrets, not someone else's. --- LeoD. Peace to us all. (But do take care of your teeth.)

3points

Lara Verne 2 years ago

Don't have kids, until you have everything figured out, don't take your fertility for granted, get a vasectomy....kinda contradictory, don't you think?

3points

Bri Nicole 2 years ago

I'd say #1 ABOVE ALL: health is something you should always prioritize. Enjoy your youth but take care of your body. You only get one.

2points

JB 2 years ago

All fair points below… but we’re serious about the sunscreen!

1point

Christoph 2 years ago

If you get a little belly starting in your twenties...deal with it then. It will root and grow and obesity is a terrible health hazard.

1point

AJ 2 years ago

1point

April Dancer 2 years ago

Unfortunately, when your parents have passed is too late to realise what you were so sure you could deal with in your own time.

0points