“Do not do this.
It is a vicious cycle that takes years or decades to end.”
Here are some of the valuable life lessons they mentioned.
“Take really good care of your teeth.
In general, don’t abuse your health.
“Take that trip with friends and close ones.”
u/showrov_tj
“This one hundred percent.
Imagine how foolish I feel.
‘Sorry guys, I can’t come with you on this once-in-a-lifetime worldview-changing trip.
I’ve got to deliver pizzas.’
No amount of money can buy a second of time.
u/PunkPizzaVooDoo
3.
“Your thirties feel like half as long as your twenties.
Start them well.”
Do yoga, go to the gym, walk, run your health is the most precious thing.
And don’t hold grudges; life is too short for unnecessaryemotions.”
u/just_now_2021
5.
“You will fail, and that is okay.”
“Do not fear turning 30 that’s where life begins.
Everything before 30 is just your backstory.”
u/5NATCH
7.
“Drink more water.
“Call off work.
u/keitaro_guy2004
“This one.
Go to that air show, concert, or event.
Perfect attendance to schoolorto work should be a badge of shame.
u/-RadarRanger-
9.
“The age-old story of who you know is more important than what you know.
Your education should be done in conjunction with socializing and spending time with other people (networking).
So don’t live your life behind a screen.”
“Live now, but don’t forget the future.
you could live now with 80% of your income, too.”
u/the-hellrider
11.
“Do no harm, but take no shit.
Do what needs to be done and have fun in the process.”
We (I’m in the young crowd) are too young to suffer all day.
Enjoy what you do.”
u/SureWhyNot5182
13.
“Your life isn’t ‘over’ at whatever imagined line in the sand you think it is.
Find the love of your life, change careers, learn new skills, etc.”
“Contrary to popular belief, dating in your 30s is way better than in your 20s.
There are way fewer games.
People know what they want.
Partners have done cool shit by this point in life, so just talking about life is more enjoyable.
u/PsychonautAlpha
15.
“Invest your money, and save at least 15% of every dollar you earn.”
“Learn how to cook decently.
Get a few decent recipes locked in, and you’re free to experiment later.
It’ll save you a lot of money not ordering delivery all the time.”
u/clem9796
17.
“Don’t get married until you’re over 30.
The amount of divorced friends with/without kids is wild.
Maybe one in five are still together.”
It is a vicious cycle that takes years or decades to end.
It also comes with a shit credit score and the unneeded stress of living paycheck to paycheck.”
u/3tu_KEK
19.
“See a psychologist for the anxiety.”
“If you injure yourself, get it looked at straight away.
Get physio as soon as possible and follow what they want you to do.
u/Seaworthiness_Jolly
21.
“If the relationship didn’t work out, it’s not meant to be.
Don’t spend months/years stuck on it.
“Stop caring about other people’s opinions.
You do you.”
u/razmuff
23.
“Do the impromptu stuff.
Once everyone in your friend group starts having kids, it’s over.
We had poker nights, console games, golf, etc.
“Don’t worry if you have chosen the wrong profession.
I’m 35 and made a career change at 33.
It was the best thing I did.
There is enough time and opportunities to do something different later in life.”
u/demmie0
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