Question for anyone over 30 years old ?

Question

What advice would you give someone at 20 years old ? (about friends,money,relationships,school,etc)

Answer 1

Always be nice to the ladies. Trust me I know.

Answer 2

I agree with Sarah that the fact that you are asking is a good sign.  Find specific people that you trust to give you specific advise.  I'm much older than 30 but I have several mentors.  When I ask something, sometimes I find it overwhelming to realize that I am getting 15 years worth of experience (or more) in a 30-minute conversation.

I have no regrets from my 20s.  I was in the wrong job because I didn't know myself.  But now I made a career change, what keeps me going is the memory of that other job for which I was not suited and which made me miserable.  A mistake is a lesson so don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Answer 3

Friends and money come and go. As far as relationships if they work fine if they don't I really wouldn't worry much about these. The most important thing that you have to start working on right now is getting your self educated for a good job that you will enjoy and that pays well. This if particularly difficult now as so many of the really good jobs in this country are being out sourced. The legal profession or medicine, or architecture may as just a few examples be a good bet but even these fields have or will have their own sets of problems as information travels at the speed of light and people can be moved around the world very quickly. I understand that it may seem petty now for me to put so much emphasis on money but as you will soon see it really is the road if not to a happy future a secure one. Don't feel so comfortable that you have plenty of time to do these things. As my father once said if you think that the first 20 years went fast wait until you see how fast the next 40 years go. He was right. Best of Luck to you  Bob  

Answer 4

Dear 20 year old, i would advice you to have fun in life, as life is precious, do not waste it in thinking about problems all the time, also try to take the heavy problems with patience, and sometimes laugh with friends, enjoy life. Try to understand the issues of the world, then think about them and make your opinions, then be what you are, do not act like someone you are not, always keep the doors for others' views open, you may not be right always, so keep correcting yourself, in life. Regarding friends, make good friends only, Money, keep saving. Be pure in relationships, and school, have fun.

Answer 5

Think before you act.

Treat people, places, and things with respect.

Work for what you really want and you'll get it.

If you never take a chance... you'll never know if you can succeed.

Get your education - it's the key to financial freedom.

Don't depend on anyone else for your happiness.

Smile more often. Nobody likes to be around negative people.

Answer 6

If you're already comfortable asking older people ways to improve yourself, it sounds like you're on the right track and like you have a good head on your shoulders.  Think about people that are older that you truly respect.  Ask them what mistakes they made in their life and what they did that made a positive impact.  Always strive to be like the people you truly respect.

Answer 7

don't live ur life in teh present..........think of the fututre and think tht the things tht u do or the people tht u hang around with r good enough for the future and r they up to ur standards (only taking about friends ) concentrate on studys and don't spend money on things tht r not WANTED but NEEDED

Answer 8

Live life to it's fullest every day. Find something that you really like to do, and take the time to enjoy it. Don't rush into marriage, and be sure to chose a career in life that you wouldn't mind doing for the rest of your life. Don't settle for less, and don't let anyone force you do something you know is not right or goes against your morals. Donate to charity, every chance you get. Practice Random Acts of Kindness.

Answer 9

Just remember that you're bound to make mistakes in your 20s. Learn from them. It's not the end of the world, and it's never as bad as you think it is.