What advice would you give your teenage self in just one line?

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WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

Be single when you leave for college…. and this time go to Arizona State

What advice would you give your teenage self in just one line?

It is ON SIGHT if I ever see my old guidance counselor again😤 Where were YOU with that advice when I needed it?🤬🤬🤬

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

be more of yourself... it'll be okay... and.. let them in already

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

@7phoenix7  Keep reaching for the stars, but keep your feet firmly on the ground. Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because you're a girl.

Miah04 · Accepted Answer

Never allow anyone who doesn't know or understand you to give you advice

Sonorous · Answer

I'd say:

"Protect your ears all of the discomfort you've been experiencing is from a condition called "hyperacusis" it will only get worse with time if you don't protect in environments where vibrations reach above 90db so go on amazon and buy some iems or earplugs & take them everywhere you go."

razelove · Answer

Get stationed in Japan, not NC.

Anonymous · Answer

I know we're limited, but I'd probably choose any of these, though I think even if I had tried these, I probably wouldn't have gotten far, so I wonder if I'd be in the same situation with not much improvement.

1) It does get a little better.

2) Do what you can to get out of the house, and don't let the parents control you as much as they did with me.

3) Hell, get out of the state when you can. It's not a good place for you.

4) Learn and practice interacting with women - It's not fun, because many will remain horrible to you, but learn how to deal with them - stick up for yourself and work to become as attractive as you can be. (You'll still be too short, and probably too poor for most of them, but maybe if you look better, you might feel better).

mandyfire98 · Answer

Just have fun and don't let anyone else try to tell you how you should enjoy life.

molonski2 · Answer

I asked pretty much this same question maybe a year ago or so...

" Broaden your thoughts , understand the plethora of options you have , invest , invest , invest , be cautious with associations , you can achieve anything "

- Which is probably the exact opposite compared to what I had forced upon me at age 15 - 16 , very negative parent.

Koneko911 · Answer

Be kind to yourself. That you're worthy of love and basic human kindness. While you may not love yourself someone will and be able to show you maybe you are worth living

Alwayreckles93 · Answer

My is a harsh one and I will get a lot hate but I don't care. For me woul be stop taking over your parents role andstop worrimg so much for your youngersiblings. In adulthood your mom is not going to give not one dam s*** that your struggling so why waste my time in helping mom around the house. Watching younger siblings is not your responsibility that is mom's JOB! I am 100%honest this is the advice I would give my younger self.

JacobJordan · Answer

Stand up for yourself earlier excessive violence will spare you years of torment.

I waited until I was almost 17 to stand up for myself in a brutally sadistic way resulting in my bullies being terrified for the next 2 years of school. Had I done it at 13 that would have saved me a lot of problems. Sure the person requires assisted care now but he'll always remember that bullying and assaulting people has consequences and hopefully he has shared that message with others. Fuck you Doug enjoy the consequences of your actions

sean1234 · Answer

Your viewpoints you had of the future, not what you wanted to happen, but the others in the back of your head, it did happen. Read the bible even more, dont procrastinate. Look into things. Be prepared.

At any rate, the truth is...

The past is the past, it can't be changed. Only the present, but people dont want to listen to the voice in their head that tells the truth. Its the carnal mi d vs the frontal lobe,... which one will win?

IslaTheWitch · Answer

love yourself and trust those who are always there for you

JoePro_ · Answer

You're actually a really handsome dude even though you don't know it right now, and so you need to keep your head up and start asking girls out if you want to realize your actual dating potential.

dragoblack · Answer

Let him know what confidence really is, give him guidance on what a real friend is, and tell him to make sure to spend time with grandma while he can, and make sure the doctors understand her blood pressure issues, so they don't kill her during cancer treatment.

Awesomesauce2005 · Answer

To my 16 year old self,

Quit trying to find a relationship. It will save you 4,000 dollars in dinners and gas to get to them. I went on 40 dates with 40 girls. One date and the said they "Weren't interested", or "I'm too nice", or "I'm not their type". I've had enough of this time and money wasting bullshit.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Love yourself and workout hard because there isn't anyone out here ever gonna love or fulfill you. Focus on school and getting money. Forget the fairy tale dream of a loving husband, 3 kids, a dog and a white picket fence, because that's not for you. Stop being scared to get mental help, just get antidepressants and anxiety pills it will make dealing with others soooooo much easier, when you're not constantly overthinking everything lol.

sawno · Answer

Nothing, he has to take the steps he did to become me.
There is one bit of advice that would have prevented a life altering mistake, but he'd have become a politician if that didn't happen and he would not have liked the end result now I know what the end result would have been.

normalice · Answer

"Starting now, try to keep track of what you would do differently so you can tell your past self what that was when it's your turn to be given the once-in-existence time travel opportunity I/we have been given."

ArrowheadSW · Answer

Put more time and effort into developing people skills. I was a nice guy and well liked but I could have used better interpersonal skills.

MrOracle · Answer

You don't need to care what the vast majority of people think about you - only the opinions of maybe a dozen people you really respect should be of concern to you

DontFvckingAskMe · Answer

Save every cent. Don't get angry, it's a waste of time, instead look for solutions. Try out everything at once, on the way you will find your passion.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Don't starve yourself but eat normal and still lose weight. Why I chose this is because in my teen years I had a poor diet and messed my whole body up, still today I'm paying for it.

NevadaTruth · Answer

Don't try to be the best. Try to be the most content. And Most women only care about how much money you've got. So do not fall in love.

strateguy632 · Answer

"don't let anyone even parents pressure you. even if they repeat and argue". i woulda saved myself many problems if i could warn myself!

theothersider · Answer

Childhood is temporary, being a adult is permanent.

electromagnetic · Answer

Buy a house tomorrow with $15 in your bank account cause inflation will tax the crap outta you.

Horse-girl · Answer

Listen to the voice inside my head, it's usually right and I regret all the times I haven't listened.

HighValue · Answer

Don't get married without a prenuptial agreement. Don't trust the majority of teachers or women. Most friends will not be there for you if you ever actually need them.

Cheapskate · Answer

Listen to that little voice inside you telling you to grab this opportunity or get out of this situation.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Don't let anyone control you, especially men, as they will only bring you down.

AviatorTom · Answer

The simple advice I gave each of my teenage children... Be yourself, and remember that actions have consequences.

Twodogs0525 · Answer

Holy SHIT! That's crazy. My advice to my teenage self would be: When you join GAG, don't try to compete with 7Phoenix7.

blueonblack22 · Answer

If you are going to do something  then do it to prove something to yourself and not for other people’s opinions of you.

DancingQueen16 · Answer

If I could talk to my 13-year-old self I'd tell her high school won't be as scary as think it'll be and I'd say that the boy we had a massive crush on would eventually become our boyfriend

Anonymous · Answer

Wouldn't give any advice. Would sit myself down and teach them how to live. Doesn't matter what you know, if you don't know how to live. Clearly most don't. Most live well under their potential and their desires.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

When you get married someday, tell your wife you love her every chance you get and that you would be only have the man if you hadn't met her.

Pink2000 · Answer

Buy bitcoin. I’d tell my 13 year old self to do that.

menina · Answer

Be responsible, work hard to reach your goals and love yourself.

Keyboardkat · Answer

Ask out all those girls whom you were afraid or too shy to ask out!

laly520 · Answer

would tell her she is loved n she gotta love herself more

DagonbroughtMehere · Answer

My Past-self and current self should not be put in the same room together. but if I had to say something I would say. "The Cavalry isn't coming." My Teenage self would know what that means.

Caramalkisses23 · Answer

Mental strength is the most powerful tool you can develop.

abc3643 · Answer

"The WINNING lottery numbers are..."

HawkPerception · Answer

Don't waste time. Don't hesitate. Don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Finchie40 · Answer

Don’t rush into relationships with anyone , take the slower route lol

Wsx2wsx2ws · Answer

Teenagers do NOT know what they want so stay focused on studies and no dating.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

Don't doubt yourself, you are in for one hell of a journey!

Mr_twoface · Answer

You live only once, so do whatever you want, enjoy life to its fullest and have no regrets!

Unit1 · Answer

Just to keep my thoughts and sentences to myself and not speak to my "family" as much as possible.

Yannae · Answer

"Watch this vid I made of what's about to happen and what you can do" and then I give him the recording.

Tyler2 · Answer

Stop worrying so much about what others think of you and being self conscious. And start working out in junior high and don't quit. Or you will suffer back strains and knee surgery.

Anonymous · Answer

You're gonna get your heart broken, just don't let that keep you from loving people regardless.

ThatBaldGuyOvetThere · Answer

Learn to manage your anger better. Learn the signs of narcissism before your parents turn on you. And go to a trade school, not college.

I let them control so much out of fear of them. Yet I convinced myself it was love.

Family is definitely family, until it is not. Nobody escapes accountability and the ensuing consequences.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Well I am a teenager so thanks for some good advice here!

Phoenix98 · Answer

To be better prepare for the future and what's to come also what to invest in and when.

Dargil · Answer

At your age, no female is worth subverting your education for.

TCredo · Answer

Take more business and investment risks - especially in your 20's and 30's.

Lottydotty · Answer

Girls, they're just like you. Remember that, wait but, wait don't go trans, that's not what I... Damn it I know I'd F it up somehow

RetroReviews · Answer

Concerning Lisa (2nd x) do exactly what Mike score of A Flock of Seagulls sang... And I ran... I ran So far away 😎 do that and you will avoid the biggest mistake and regret of your life!

jazzyjic78 · Answer

Don't give away your husband to a friend even if he seems nerdy!

jshm2 · Answer

"Don't kill me, just hear me out..." My younger me was feral and in a feared gang. Would probably kill the current me without thought too.

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

Be a ho lol the person you waited for wasn’t worth it

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Don't starve yourself but eat normal and still lose weight. Why I chose this is because in my teen years I had a poor diet and messed my whole body up, still today I'm paying for it.

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Don't starve yourself but eat normal and still lose weight. Why I chose this is because in my teen years I had a poor diet and messed my whole body up, still today I'm paying for it.

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