“I wish someone would have told me how important this is.”

Hindsight is always 20/20 after the fact, especially regarding life.

Here is some of the helpful advice people shared:

1.

woman looking pensively at her phone

“Being ‘smart’ does not mean you’ll thrive in scientific learning and work.

Play to your strengths, not your expectations.”

u/Ilmarinen999

2.

Two women, one in a striped top and the other in a solid-colored top, laughing and holding takeout coffee cups in an outdoor urban setting

“Dont just learn the right things from the right people.

Some of the best lessons in life come from observing what not to do with the wrong people.”

u/SoIdierOfGod

3.

A person sits cross-legged on a couch in a sunny room, eyes closed, appearing to meditate. They are wearing a patterned top and light-colored pants

“There is no point in your life where you dont have stress, problems, or struggles.

Its all a matter of mindset, and how you deal with it that makes it easier.”

u/RavingSquirrel11

4.

A person holds a credit card in their left hand while typing on a laptop keyboard with their right hand

Dont worry so much what others may think about you."

u/DeathToCockRoaches

6.

“Just because someone asks you a question doesn’t mean you have to answer it.”

A man with tattoos and glasses relaxes on a couch, cuddling with a dog lying on top of him

u/Seamusnh603

7.

“Don’t let your happiness depend solely on someone else.”

), and it’s possible for you to learn to tune into that voice.

u/hemlock_hangover

9.

“Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

If you need a mental health day, take it.

Money comes back, but pushing yourself until you mentally break WILL catch up to you.”

u/GTOdriver04

10.

“Be the best wing man to your future self.

Dont want to put that shirt away now?

Do it as a favor for your future self.

Not interested in organizing documents?

Do it because you love your future self and want him to succeed.”

u/80085rus

11.

No fad beauty routines.

No fad fast fashion.

Youll just end up with a bunch of useless shit around your apartment, and most is not refundable.

In other words, simplify your life and routine."

u/Hot_Tumbleweed_5807

12.

“I wish someone would have told me how important credit and saving money is.”

“Don’t stay with somebody just because it’s the easy and comfortable thing to do.”

u/JustinBrn82

14.

“For the love of Christ, go to therapy.

That shit you are carrying around in your head doesnt make you edgy or cool.

And it isnt going to go away on its own.

you oughta put in the work.”

u/IanWrightwell

15.

“Stay away from any jot down of credit card until you are responsible enough to use them.”

u/Simply_Beasley

16.And finally, “There’s no shame in rest.

It’s very hard to give 100% when you’re not at 100%.”