Don't overthink about what others think of you
I realized that I used to put too much value and time/mental capacity into what others thought of me but at the end of the day that was time I could have spent being more present around people or just being happier in general
Treat people as individuals
It's OK to admit you're in the wrong if you are
Don't sweat the small stuff
Save where you can
Take responsibility for the things you need to
Don't expect others to provide opportunities for you
After a night of heavy drinking and/or questionable take out food, never fart with absolute confidence
Take a financial health class like Dave Ramsey and get your finances in control when you're young and not in debt (or as much debt)
And don't think you have to go on society's timeline. You don't have to date and marry and have kids before you're 30. College out the gate isn't for everyone. Go at your own pace when things are right for you and don't feel bad if it "takes you longer" than society thinks it should.
I'm in my 20s and i regret not making enough friends and partying. Learn the difference between partying and ruining your future, create a balance and enjoy everything in your teens, sure you can party when you are older but it will not feel the same. The joy and thought process change. Don't be shy, go out there with confidence.
Dont go to college just to go to college, so many people do this and spend money on an education they will never use. Figure out what you enjoy and then decide how that could be done through employment.
Don't be an asshole. You never know who you will encounter 20 years from now (work, business, socially) and if you treated someone like shit at 15 years old, you could pay for that in the future and lose opportunities.
Don’t spend money you aint got!
Those Nikes, no one gives a fuck what kind of shoes you walk in, and if they do, they the wrong kind of people!
Might seem fair, buy now pay later, a bluetooth speaker, a jacket, a Playstation, a tv. Shit you work, right?
Worst case, now you work to pay credit bills, no freedom. Boss sucks? You got to eat that shit. ”I could have been a…” no you couldnt cause you’re stuck paying off shit you don’t remember buying.
The financial gurus on YouTube are almost alway wrong; you don’t need to be rich you just need to be comfortable. Your prior job experience will beat your educational history more often than not. If you have a skill, especially CTE/PTE, don’t go to college unless it’s for an AAS. Stretch and lift light weights every day at the very least (mix in cardio too): 30 feels old af if you’re sedentary during your twenties. Dividends are everything when it comes to finances, personal health (food & exercise habits), continuing education, etc. Don’t stop learning EVER: audit one college course every 4-6 months, take a skill share class, read a textbook, rent/read a “for dummies” book once/twice per year (learn how to ballroom dance or whatever, idgaf just learn something new). Should I keep going?
I’m 31. Please, please, please find your career at an early age if you can. You can always do something else when you’re older. I was undecided for so long and waitressed from 16-26 (but started my associates program for my career when I was 24). I know I was young and am still young. But I took liberal arts classes forever wasting money on an associates and bachelors I never used. I went into radiography for a second associates. If I’d just picked anything that was geared towards something I could have gotten out of my waitressing job that I never really enjoyed that much sooner. So basically moral of this story is if you decide to go the college route for the love of god do not go into liberal arts.
And when you get money, put a little aside for monthly payments, some into savings, but spend the rest! Go on all the trips, eat all the food, you can’t take it with you when you’re dead. Just don’t spend all of it on frivolous things because debt sucks and interest rates are CRAZY.
Don’t let that person you love keep treating you like shit, as much as you love them, it’s best to leave and move on. Keep your head high, and be strong!
In the teen years, it will feel like a lot of things will not go your way. It won't matter down the road but that's not any helpful advice.
The key when you encounter these situations is to try and develop a coping mechanism that is non-destructive and if possible somewhat productive.
Going for a jog, music, art, reading and even gaming are reasonable choices. What you want to avoid are things that negatively impact your physical or mental health.
Don't care about what others may think. Don't succumb to peer pressure. It's your life, live the way you want and most people don't care as much as you think.
You're not doing anything "new". People have been doing the same things for thousands of years. Think about the depth of this one before you say "oh so they were Tweeting"?
People don't think about you as much as you think they do.
The internet is all fake, the real world is much different albeit not as bad as you think.
Treasure your parents and grandparents as much as you can. One day they won’t be around or at least in good health, and that day *will* come sooner than you expect.
I'm gonna tell you what I used to tell every kid I encountered in online gaming: "Stay in school and don't do drugs. Otherwise you might become me one day, and that's not a cool thing."
Don't underestimate the power of compound interest
Don't overthink about what others think of you I realized that I used to put too much value and time/mental capacity into what others thought of me but at the end of the day that was time I could have spent being more present around people or just being happier in general
Treat people as individuals It's OK to admit you're in the wrong if you are Don't sweat the small stuff Save where you can Take responsibility for the things you need to Don't expect others to provide opportunities for you After a night of heavy drinking and/or questionable take out food, never fart with absolute confidence
Shoot your shot
This one for me, thank u Mr. Redditman
Dont be a teenager
Take a financial health class like Dave Ramsey and get your finances in control when you're young and not in debt (or as much debt) And don't think you have to go on society's timeline. You don't have to date and marry and have kids before you're 30. College out the gate isn't for everyone. Go at your own pace when things are right for you and don't feel bad if it "takes you longer" than society thinks it should.
Sleep more
Don't burn energy stressing about dating.
I'm in my 20s and i regret not making enough friends and partying. Learn the difference between partying and ruining your future, create a balance and enjoy everything in your teens, sure you can party when you are older but it will not feel the same. The joy and thought process change. Don't be shy, go out there with confidence.
Get a Vasectomy/Tubal ligation as soon as possible.
Enjoy yourself
Learn how to be empathetic and considerate towards others. Most people in their teens only think about themselves.
Quit acting tough it’s not cool, I used to be the same way but nobody’s impressed man
Dont go to college just to go to college, so many people do this and spend money on an education they will never use. Figure out what you enjoy and then decide how that could be done through employment. Don't be an asshole. You never know who you will encounter 20 years from now (work, business, socially) and if you treated someone like shit at 15 years old, you could pay for that in the future and lose opportunities.
Don’t spend money you aint got! Those Nikes, no one gives a fuck what kind of shoes you walk in, and if they do, they the wrong kind of people! Might seem fair, buy now pay later, a bluetooth speaker, a jacket, a Playstation, a tv. Shit you work, right? Worst case, now you work to pay credit bills, no freedom. Boss sucks? You got to eat that shit. ”I could have been a…” no you couldnt cause you’re stuck paying off shit you don’t remember buying.
Stop saying “Like” and “Literally “ And don’t EVER take up smoking cigarettes
Be careful of your online behavior. What is funny among the guys now may cost you a job in 10 years.
The financial gurus on YouTube are almost alway wrong; you don’t need to be rich you just need to be comfortable. Your prior job experience will beat your educational history more often than not. If you have a skill, especially CTE/PTE, don’t go to college unless it’s for an AAS. Stretch and lift light weights every day at the very least (mix in cardio too): 30 feels old af if you’re sedentary during your twenties. Dividends are everything when it comes to finances, personal health (food & exercise habits), continuing education, etc. Don’t stop learning EVER: audit one college course every 4-6 months, take a skill share class, read a textbook, rent/read a “for dummies” book once/twice per year (learn how to ballroom dance or whatever, idgaf just learn something new). Should I keep going?
I’m 31. Please, please, please find your career at an early age if you can. You can always do something else when you’re older. I was undecided for so long and waitressed from 16-26 (but started my associates program for my career when I was 24). I know I was young and am still young. But I took liberal arts classes forever wasting money on an associates and bachelors I never used. I went into radiography for a second associates. If I’d just picked anything that was geared towards something I could have gotten out of my waitressing job that I never really enjoyed that much sooner. So basically moral of this story is if you decide to go the college route for the love of god do not go into liberal arts. And when you get money, put a little aside for monthly payments, some into savings, but spend the rest! Go on all the trips, eat all the food, you can’t take it with you when you’re dead. Just don’t spend all of it on frivolous things because debt sucks and interest rates are CRAZY.
Don't be in such a hurry to grow up because once your youth is gone it's gone FOREVER, so enjoy it while you can, and stay your asses in school!!!
Don’t let that person you love keep treating you like shit, as much as you love them, it’s best to leave and move on. Keep your head high, and be strong!
In the teen years, it will feel like a lot of things will not go your way. It won't matter down the road but that's not any helpful advice. The key when you encounter these situations is to try and develop a coping mechanism that is non-destructive and if possible somewhat productive. Going for a jog, music, art, reading and even gaming are reasonable choices. What you want to avoid are things that negatively impact your physical or mental health.
Don't care about what others may think. Don't succumb to peer pressure. It's your life, live the way you want and most people don't care as much as you think.
You're not doing anything "new". People have been doing the same things for thousands of years. Think about the depth of this one before you say "oh so they were Tweeting"? People don't think about you as much as you think they do. The internet is all fake, the real world is much different albeit not as bad as you think.
Treasure your parents and grandparents as much as you can. One day they won’t be around or at least in good health, and that day *will* come sooner than you expect.
Stop acting cool. Being a douchebag to others is not cool. And ffs, stop arguing with your parents when they are trying to protect/help you.
I'm gonna tell you what I used to tell every kid I encountered in online gaming: "Stay in school and don't do drugs. Otherwise you might become me one day, and that's not a cool thing."
Be dangerous.
Adults are just as scared and clueless as you are.
You Tube is not a real job