What advice would you give your teenage self (1 Viewer)

oumahexi · Apr 18, 2018

Imagine you could go back in time and give yourself that one piece of advice that will help you through your life, what would it be?

For me it would be "don't follow the money, follow the calm"

Oh, and "don't let go of the paint brush"

Gasman · Apr 18, 2018

Don't jump off balconies

Frothingslosh · Apr 18, 2018

Do your freaking homework for a change. You're going to need a scholarship after all.

Galaxiom · Apr 18, 2018

Learn to ride unicycles, singing and yoga.

The_Doc_Man · Apr 18, 2018

Don't let bullies define your approach to others. Most of your fellow students are indifferent to you, not hostile. Indifference is tolerable.

Watch the sugary cereals. Moderation is a good thing.

Watch the greasy foods. Moderation is a REALLY good thing.

AccessBlaster · Apr 18, 2018

Pay more attention in school especially math and English.

NauticalGent · Apr 18, 2018

For the love of God, control your temper...

oumahexi · Apr 19, 2018

Ha ha ha sound advice to any teenager

kevlray · Apr 19, 2018

Do your homework, ask teachers questions when you can't figure it out. Ignore girls until you are 25 and have a steady job.

MarkK · Apr 19, 2018

I'm quite certain that if I could go back and tell my teenage self something, my teenage self would not listen.

The_Doc_Man · Apr 19, 2018

MarkK, I would be able to convince myself easily because I would remember the secret crushes and other ideas that self would have had.

isladogs · Apr 19, 2018

Don't listen to advice from an old man....

MarkK · Apr 20, 2018

Don't trust anyone over 30...

The_Doc_Man · Apr 20, 2018

... but we can't elect them as president until they are 35!

kevlray · Apr 20, 2018

Don't trust politicians in general, no matter what their age.

ColinEssex · Apr 21, 2018

For christ's sake don't get married.

You can end up being a full time carer, your only life will be ruined and totally destroyed and the only joyous light on the horizon is death.

Col

The_Doc_Man · Apr 21, 2018

Always the optimist, eh Col?

AccessBlaster · Apr 21, 2018

Or a con man who likes to yank your chain.

ColinEssex · Apr 21, 2018

AccessBlaster said:
Or a con man who likes to yank your chain.

I answered the question and gave a reason.
Now stop trying to hijack the thread by diverting it, you can believe whatever you like.

Col

Rx_ · Apr 22, 2018

I realise that these sorts of letters are generally written to a much younger self but that would imply that I'm so much wiser now and, frankly, I still don't know my arse from my elbow.

Guess I might tell myself: There’s a law that every mistake you make leads to some kind of learning and becoming stronger. Change your name to Atlas.

Also: Never mention poison to someone on whom you have a crush. NO EXCEPTIONS. ('nuff said)

Spoiler Alert: Its OK to disturb your universe. Shove someone! Throw a rock at a house! No progress was ever forged by passivity. Cut down an ugly tree!

Finally, in retrospect you should realize, I spent half my money on alcohol and wild women, the other half I totally wasted.

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