“Taking care of this can make a huge difference in your 40s.”

so many people provided such great advice that I thought it would be helpful to share.

Here’s what they said below.

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Loud noise over time is bad and is not fixable."

“The character of the person they choose to have a long-term relationship with, or even marry.

It’s the single most important decision someone will ever make.”

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u/SueYouBlues

“Similarly, when you marry the person, you marry into their family.

Family is complicated, but there are lots of stories about horrible in-laws causing divorces.”

u/timesuck897

3.

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“You are not trapped in your job, career path, hobbies/interests, or friendships.

You are young, able to explore and try new things relatively consequence free.

Take responsibility for finding your calling and not settling or being complacent in the first hand youre dealt.”

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“How long it takes to get good at things.

And the same applies to painting, musical instruments, and any skill, really.

As you age and gather responsibilities, your available energy and time for such activities will generally only decrease.

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Also, you might be enough for some, but it might not be for you.”

u/Fimbulwinter91

5.

“Skipping the work needed to sustain relationships.

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Friends in your 20s come easily.

Friends in your 40s and up take the effort of a part-time job.”

“Mind if a guy in his 50s gets in on this?”

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If youre going to buy someone a gift, an experience is far more memorable than an item.

Dont be mad at the younger generations.

They are your kids.

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If youre going to buy a home, buy it as soon as you’re free to.

The value will increase immensely in most cases.

Prepare for being broke more than once in your life.

Take care of your body the best it’s possible for you to.

Everything begins to break down.

Theres a huge difference between love and lust.

It costs nothing to be nice to people.

u/Chutson909

7.

“Sleep debt.”

“Benefits of fitness.

My father started exercising regularly in his 40s.

Nothing extreme, just consistent.

He is now 87 years old and still in great shape.

u/NicInNS

9.

“Emotional trauma you dont deal with literally turns into physical trauma.

Stop clenching your jaw.

Get that trauma out of your body.

Your bones will thank you for it.

My father doesnt have discs between his back bones because he thought he could tough it out.”

“I think a lot of people in their 20s underestimate how important their health choices are.

Taking care of your body now can make a huge difference in your 40s.”

u/RelevantFoot7196

11.

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.

Thelong-term benefits of sunscreenhave been proved by scientists.

“Sitting up straight.”

u/roy_375

“I immediately sat up straight after reading this.”

u/succlen

13.

“Taking care of your teeth and gums!

“Dont spend more than you make.

Contribute up to at least a matched amount in 401(k).

This means retirement when youre young/healthy enough to enjoy life.”

The earlier you start, the more itll grow/can retire.”

u/plasmire

15.

“Not knowing how to say no.