If you could go back in time, what words of advice would you give yourself?

[Datboi65]

So far, I am quite happy with where I am in life, even though nobody ever goes through their younger years without making mistakes.

I would probably tell myself to have a lot more focus and discipline. It takes discipline to bed early every night, and my sleeping habits were terrible. Unfortunately, it did somewhat have a negative effect on my academic performance, even though I still did very well, but I'm a perfectionist so I always believe I could've done better.

I would also tell myself to have more patience and focus on self-improvement, and never stop after accomplishing a target because there's always a next step.

Read more books and learn more about the world, workout regularly, and ditch those friends you had that didn't share the same mindset.

This list might be updated in the next 5 to 10 years. I may be a perfectionist, but nobody is perfect, and I will continue to make mistakes down the road, but learning from the those mistakes is what matters.

And you? If you could time-travel, what words of wisdom would you give the younger version of yourself?

[Sour-rose]

"Baby, listen. Don't be a little bitch. Okay? Mom, auntie, daddy, don't you dare think you can't say No to any of them. Don't let anyone walk over you because conflict. You need to be pushed, I know, you don't wanna argue. Well if you don't stand your ground, they will use you like a rag and they'll be happy. Knowing they can tell you whatever and you won't argue. Family or not, don't you be soft to what you don't like. If they wanna get mad, let them get mad and start a tantrum. Not your problem, understand? You must realize that you have one life. And you don't have to live it by how they see you. Love you so much."

[letuswaltzforthedead]

If I had to go back 10 years more or less, I would tell myself to just obsessively learn as much as I can about math and harder topics like those. Possible focus as much as I can on taking more math classes during the summer breaks and reading as much about finances as well. A head start there would have been helpful.

[jshm2]

To be fair, my younger self would kill me before I even opened my mouth to say anything.

I wasn't a gang enforcer because I was nice. But I suppose I did manage to swing with better people and turn everything around.

So I suppose there would be little point in meeting my younger self.

[Jltakk]

Go to school for front end web development. Do not go for graphic design. Move once you graduate.

If I went back further

Learn social cues. Date one person. Take computer programming course.

[jennifer_bloom]

I would tell myself to wait for God and harvesting out of season is pointless, even if you try very hard to do it. I find, my biggest breakthroughs came when I was due for them, and not when I had worked very hard to find them, and I may have sped up the aging process more than necessary by trying to rush things when they had not ripened at the right time.

[Wubs3000]

a couple months ago I would have a lot to say to myself. But now I'm at the happiest I've ever been and I am much happier with myself and have a lot more confidence. So now I wouldn't really say much. Maybe just that my best friend was going to block me, but I've gotten over that now

[FinneasWilson]

I'd tell myself to spend more time with my nan, don't fancy the girl who will end up destroying you, don't listen to people as most of them are stupid and bullies and do what ever you like and don't be embarrassed.


It's also fine to write in a journal, it's also fine to cry and break down now and then.

[Staximus]

Sienna more time with my mom and dad before they died, ask more girls out, don't take acid, dinner drive like a fucking idiot, buy 20 Chevy Novas

[Datboi65]

I'm sorry for your loss

[Staximus]

Stupid autocorrect, it was supposed to be "Spend more time with my mom and dad before they died, ask more girls out, don't take acid, don't drive like a fucking idiot, buy 20 Chevy Novas"

[Staximus]

Thanks man

[Staximus]

Oh yeah, and buy Amazon stock haha

[AmandaYVR]

Your advice to yourself is great.

I'd try to convince myself to stop worrying so much, and to take more risks. But I don't think I would have been successful in that.

[Blackcosmo]

1. Don't let people walk over you because you're not meant to worship people.

2. Just relax for once.

3. Love and respect yourself more.

[badempress]

Hmm.. I’d say:1. Don’t be too sensitive & moody
2. Smile more
3. Be more talkative
4. Increase your self esteem

[bakajana]

I'd probably tell myself to start doing many activities earlier so I'd have met some people I love before and I'd have more opportunities now

[VanillaSalt]

It seems like as we age the opportunity to meet good partners dwindles and the risk of meeting bad partners explodes.

[bakajana]

Oh I was talking about friends too. And other than that even making better choices

[Wade12345]

I'd tell myself to quit college and become a full-time professional MMA fighter.

[PJH359]

I would tell myself not to trust anyone and never mix money and friendships.

[Deathraider]

I’d first tell myself don’t worry about what other people think. Then I’d tell myself to focus on learning since college is filled with much better experiences.

[Slartybartfast]

Stay single, don't work so hard, be nicer to yourself.

[exitseven]

i would tell myself not to let opportunities get away.

[Vnsyu]

"Hey self! Present and future are tough. Please be firm. Don't just walk away or be pushed in the hard edge of uncertainties. Learn to speak your mind. You may shiver and cry afterwards but just know that I got you now."

[Anonymous]

Transition as soon as possible... Don't be afraid to tell your family.

[MysticDevice]

By the lottery ticket from the Mobile not the Citgo.

[Paul09]

Lol buy certain stocks. I would of rich and retired.

[Anonymous]

Dont trust the system. If your goals are depending on any government products or services, you are better on your own than with them. Same goes for mental health services run by the government.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Plenty of stuff I learned. Definitely don't lean on people. You have to do it yourself.

[ZS007]

learn to be organized