Would advice would you give to someone entering their 20s?

Ken_Kaneki

Ken_Kaneki

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For all the ones older than me, I would like to ask would advice would you have for a young adult currently in their 20s? I’m 25 and I’ve already experienced so much in life. I can’t wait to know what the future holds for me. There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t think about my future. I want that happy life. A successful job all while having a beautiful family with a loving husband and beautiful children. But I know everything won’t be sunshine and rainbows. I’ll have many more regrets and hopefully many more memories to make that I’m going to wish I can do all over again. So I would like to know what do you miss in your 20s? What do you wish you could’ve done in your 20s? What advice would like to give to someone just entering the years of knowing what it’s like to actually be an adult?
 
Start saving money now for retirement. Even if you can’t put a lot away, get in the habit of taking at least something and putting it into savings. It would be even better if you could start an IRA, but I know that’s not always possible.
Boring advice, I know. But in 40 years you'll be glad you did.
 
TheDifference said:
Start saving money now for retirement. Even if you can’t put a lot away, get in the habit of taking at least something and putting it into savings. It would be even better if you could start an IRA, but I know that’s not always possible.
Boring advice, I know. But in 40 years you'll be glad you did.
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this is honestly amazing advice. past me didn't give much thought to future me. present me is now panicking lol
 
Find a profession that you actually have a vested interest in. This sounds hard, but really it’s not. Work is something that we (collectively) spend a great deal of time doing. You might as well be doing something you give a care about, rather than something you don’t, because you will be doing something either way. And. Don’t be afraid of change. Change is hard, but not necessarily bad.
 
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For those State-side, build your credit early. Get a credit card and pick one thing to put on that card that you can reasonably and easily pay off every month - something that you already pay for in your monthly budget. For example, every time you fill up your car with petrol, use the credit card. And at the end of the month, pay off the entirety of the balance. This will build your credit without incurring debt.
 
TheDifference said:
Start saving money now for retirement. Even if you can’t put a lot away, get in the habit of taking at least something and putting it into savings. It would be even better if you could start an IRA, but I know that’s not always possible.
Boring advice, I know. But in 40 years you'll be glad you did.
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i could't agree more start saving
 
Write words in full.

Get off your fat arses and go do something constructive.

Appreciate nature, while you still can.

Have as much fun as possible, i.e. Don't get married. Smash smash smash!

Keep your hands clean, especially nails.

If you were born with a peen it means you are a male NOT a female.

The world is not flat.

And yep... Save. As much as possible.

Finally... Appreciate each and every moment you're alive. Be grateful, humble, moderate. Stay tf away from drugs. Rely on yourself, you're the only one you can trust. Be truthful, always, regardless the repercussions. The sins of omission far outweigh sins committed. Accept the world for what it is... Understand we are all unique, yet different. Walk your own path, don't be a sheep. Say what you feel and feel what you say.

Set goals, work toward achieving them NO matter what!

Also... Becoming a parent might sound all fun and games but take a hard, long look around before bringing life into this world. I can guarantee one thing, without a doubt in my warped darkened mind... They will suffer. They will be stupid, stupidity is the new norm after all.

Live. Love.

Be You.

P.S. Condoms are a blessing. TROOFS!
 
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🤩 Your post shows you’re stepping into adulthood with a lot of intention, and that’s powerful. You’re widening your lens from which you view the world through, which is exactly what you should be doing. The financial advice you received… spot on.

The key, though, is balance in my opinion. Having a great career is awesome, but don’t make the mistake of thinking it's all about hustling like I did. You need space for fun and joy, too. Maintaining a growth mindset is also imperative. Even regrets, those moments you want to forget, can become something useful to grow from. The lessons are golden if you're willing to see them as that.

When I was in my 20s, I spent a lot of time chasing education and a career, and while that’s great, I’d also say: don’t forget to live. Be spontaneous, make memories, do the things you’d regret *not* doing. At the end of the day, life’s not about ticking off boxes but about filling it with stories worth telling.
 
As somebody who almost militantly insists upon living in the moment & not looking back, I might not be best placed to answer this question but I'll try anyway - don't overthink your 20s, enjoy them because they'll be over before you know it & they don't come back.

There's the rest of your life for being sensible & moving like a 'grown-up' - have fun, have experiences, make mistakes, make memories. Honestly the lessons you learn through your 20s turn you into the person you'll be for the rest of your life.

And yeah, sticking my parent hat on for a moment, it's not a bad idea to start sticking a little bit of money in an ISA every month. House prices are insane. 😅
 
SexyCheryl said:
As somebody who almost militantly insists upon living in the moment & not looking back, I might not be best placed to answer this question but I'll try anyway - don't overthink your 20s, enjoy them because they'll be over before you know it & they don't come back.

There's the rest of your life for being sensible & moving like a 'grown-up' - have fun, have experiences, make mistakes, make memories. Honestly the lessons you learn through your 20s turn you into the person you'll be for the rest of your life.

And yeah, sticking my parent hat on for a moment, it's not a bad idea to start sticking a little bit of money in an ISA every month. House prices are insane. 😅
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Agreed, I look at life and wished my parents had purchased apple mac shares when it was floated.
 
First of all, you only need yourself. second is work on making as much as possible then retire and move to a country that isn't terrible. move to any country that you can live for cheap but also live good and its possible to do by 30, latest at worst 40 if you do it right it should be 30 mid 30s.

Third Don't care for what others want or say only do what you want and care for yourself only.
remember you don't need anybody they will just drag you down in the long term. being alone is the best bet to make it far and become decent in life.
 
Louize said:
Be careful who you surround yourself with. There are friends even in your 20s that are there for the good but won't be found when you need real friendship around you. Choose your group carefully.
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Agreed Identify abusers, they could be in your own family. I had to have therapy as a people pleaser, groomed to put my fathers needs ahead of my own.
 
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