If you could go back in time and show your 18 year old self where their life will be in 2021, what do you think they'd say?

Question

Would they be pleased with the way their older self looks? Would they be happy about their future career path?

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

I think she would be quite pleased with herself. I mean not the relationship aspect... sorry young adult me; you're screwed there, LOL. But career and financial wise you're doing quite well at the moment.

My 18 year old self was unsure of what career path to take. I just wanted a prestigious career that lead to good money. But I wasn't sure what job would make me happy. I did graduate college eventually. Had some subpar jobs that weren't bad, but I wasn't happy, and the money was barely enough to get by. I just got promoted last month, and yeah... the wait was worth it.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

At age 18, I wanted health and peace and financial security and a relationship with God and I job I wanted that was not too stressful and that is what I have now. I also wanted to look like a model and that request was not granted but it’s my own fault because I did not diet or exercise in my 20s.

Britishgentleman · Accepted Answer

My 18 year old self wouldn't be surprised at all. I come from an upper middle class family in London and am 1 of 2 children. In the late 70's I was expected to have a University education and because of my Grades and athletic ability became a Rhodes scholar and got accepted into Oxford University. Though it would surprise me that my future wife is Armenian and my parents expected me to marry an Upper Middle class British lady. It wouldn't shock me that I would go onto work as an Investment banker and go into retirement as my son heads into University.

ChrisMaster69 · Accepted Answer

They would not believe me, also I still had this idea that depression and PTSD could be cured.

if I laid all the facts out on what life was like, they would likely bleed out one evening.

being successful in life is often just something we get through very hard work and ambition, telling someone that no matter how successful they were the bad stuff would still exist, is life ending rather than life changing.

Siren777 · Answer

Yes - my career path isn't something that I thought I would end up doing & I am so grateful for it!
I would tell her not to stress, worry or always in a hurry to get shit done lol or always moving on to the next thing. It's okay to fuck up even when you're a pain in the ass perfectionist. That life will be even better than expected no matter how she feels at that moment. She'll get do some great things in the world and the future only gets so much better. When you're older you find out who the fuck you are, you will enjoy the mistakes you make because you love learning from those mistakes. She will climb mountains, save animals, trek through snow and get lost while travelling. Make friends all over the world. Swim with sharks, cook with locals and enjoy culture and new languages. Laugh with strangers. There will be lots of memories with friends and family that won't ever be forgotten even after losing them 💔 Never ever stop creating - music, songs, writing, art, baking, for business, for people for love... just never stop creating. Just enjoy life. Rest when you have to... be as reckless as you want. Be as risky as you've always been. Just be you.

Sarahr123 · Answer

No I was really messed up at 18. I mean I don’t blame myself. 18 is super young and I grew up in a messed up single parent household. I was never loved, I was physically, verbally, emotionally, mentally and sexually abused. I had low self-worth and low self-esteem. I was confused, hurt, bitter and suffering from unaddressed mental health conditions as my mother never allowed me to go back to psychiatrists. Somehow life almost halted for me and although a lot has changed and been achieved since them, a lot seems the same. I have become more wise but I’m still bitter towards my family. I hope things get better with time as I move further away from people who hurt me and find new beginnings.

Smashingdoozy · Answer

Fuck I'd tell myself to warn everyone that there will be a global pandemic get the scientists onto that shit faster. If I can prevent the amount of stupidity I have to deal with that will be amazing.

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

God, I hope 18 yo me would switch out of business and do a degree in Comp Sci.

I'd be making twice what I make and I wouldn't have had to deal with all the fucking drama that was working HR.

Also, she'd know she was bi in time for uni, which would've changed so much of my life for the better.

t-8900 · Answer

my 18 year old self was a dream, an idealist, and he would be destroyed by what the world is today. His whole life perspective would change and I'd be 10x's the man I am now. Don't be an idealist, be a money maker. that's all that matters in this world anymore. Dont focus on love, it clearly doesn't exist. At least not how I believed it did. Unconditional love from a woman isn't the reality. They have a price and it might include not only your wallet but your soul.

Soremain · Answer

"Seriously? Fuuck, I better stop procrastinating right now. I'll start tomorrow.. or next week is better actually. Actually next year because then I can start fresh. You know what I can just chill until I'm 20 or 25 even, I'm not in a hurry"

The_Outlaw · Answer

If I could go back in time and teach the younger version of myself a thing or two, I think I'd be pleased with the results if he actually listened to what I had to say. I'd done things WAY differently. And I could avoided several disasters along the way.

InferiorElegy · Answer

I was still a decently happy person at 18, I had friends, I still couldn't get a date but I was still young enough it didn't bother me.
If I was dumb enough to go back and show myself how life turns out, I have a feeling that. No I know that I'd probably cause my 18 year old self to try and kill myself at that age and who knows maybe they'd succeed where I failed multiple times.

Ninani · Answer

She'd get out of that relationship before it ruins her and she ends up here trying to find her balance alone and broken. Other than that she'd be excited.

Anonymous · Answer

Despite that I think I've done quite well for myself financially I think anything under a multi millionaire would disappoint my younger self.
As far as socially and whatnot. I dunno what my younger self would say. I would say it would depend on how young.

JustAnj · Answer

She'd probably put her foot down go to the doctor, get medicated and build up her life better and move to NY and build a fashion line and become a singer/song writer/musician that travels a lot.

Seinna · Answer

I was in such a bad place as a 18 year old that my younger self would definitely find it inspiring. In fact, I wish I could show my life to my 18 year old self without affecting her future actions :)

dreamstar72 · Answer

They will tell me your dreaming and it will not happen.  Suppose it was reversed and it’s now 2008 and you friend said she went to the future 2021 and came back to tell you what you future will be.

Rachelspiks · Answer

"Kill me now". My life is actually quite good at the moment, but it's the rest of the world I'm concerned about.

TwistedSukuna · Answer

Well he'd probably not procrastinate in Math or English nearly as hard cause I'd beat the motivation into him lol

FilmGuy93 · Answer

They would probably be quite impressed with who I became, in many ways. He would be somewhat disappointed by my love life, but probably not too disappointed.

dustybiker · Answer

Mixed bag. Not completely shocked, a little impressed. Tiny bit of disappointment. I think that’s a good result.

supercutebutt · Answer

"Wow. I didn't think this butt could get any cuter."

15_Debo · Answer

They'l suicide with their boyfriend Tho I am just 13 LOL

SecretsofKB · Answer

I feel like they would be happy. There'd be a little bit of heartbreak, but mostly happiness.

crazysassypaws21 · Answer

oh my 18 year old would kill him self if he know the heath issues i went though over the years , for sure there no way my 18 year old self could handly it

Ryfyle · Answer

@stargazeraug1989 I would tell them to invest in Social media Platforms and buy a trailer out in the desert. Tell them that he was right about everything and no one should trust the government.

exitseven · Answer

My 18 year old self would be bummed that I couldn't be a pilot but he would be surprised who I married.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

"I'd better find a way to kill m, y sisters now before they get the chance to fuck me over in 40 years!!"

MTC29 · Answer

The 18 year old MTC29 would be relived and excited at how well things turned out.

genericname85 · Answer

I wouldn't spoil everything. But I'd tell 18 year old me to prepare to move to Sweden before 2019, cause the rest of the world will lose their shit.

TikiTook · Answer

Yeah I think shed be content but she’d tell me to let my hair down more and party a little more

m33lad · Answer

Get the fk out of Canada right away! Go to somewhere hot. At 2005/2006 keep uploading bunch of bull shit videos to YouTube.  That’s it the rest is history

bolverk · Answer

I'd suggest to my younger self that I do more overseas contracts, and accept one of the permanent job offers that I'd been offered in UAE.

Floppy2112 · Answer

Hmmm, if I told my 18 year old self how my life would look like in 2021, I think I would have been a drug addict.

FinalFantasyBro · Answer

Eighteen years old me would be asking the brutally honest question, really man we still living with our parents?

nickaboy · Answer

I tried to kill myself after my girl dumped me I will advice myself to get a rope and finish it of properly instead of trying to down myself in the sink.

IveGotNoName · Answer

Mmmmm they wouldn't be so suprised... but I just turned two months ago... so😂

Anonymous · Answer

Work harder and just get the things I needed done ASAP so that I didn’t have to wait for covid to die down and then get things done.

Likes2drive · Answer

Where did my hair go 😳, I don’t think they would be happy with how things turned out so far but I do have some good kids

dray995 · Answer

They’d probably be pretty pissed off at me and make sure not to let themselves make the same mistakes I made in the future.

Yaharro · Answer

He will say f off yo idiot i will tell myself watch and do things I like till now and die with covid 19 best ending

Anonymous · Answer

She would be like “dang your hot” but maybe not happy I still work in a restaurant after she just LEFT a restaurant to pursue something that will be a total waste of time

OfDeath · Answer

I would make sure I gave him all the lottery numbers.

Relux47 · Answer

18 year old me would probably just feel sorry for the 26 year old me

Snakeyes7 · Answer

I'm not sure how he'd feel. I've changed so much ever since then.

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

Well since I’m 20 my 18 year old self would probably just say “cool” 😂

najekim · Answer

Probably take one look and start laughing his head off. ;)

RiverUndertheSkY · Answer

I’d have to wait a couple of months for that

Anonymous · Answer

I would be amazed by some things and disappointed with others tbh.

BeenThereLovedIt · Answer

My 18 year old self would punch me in the face.

karaspara · Answer

Why aren't we rich 😂

Jersey2 · Answer

Fuck yeah. And wow, still alive.

Aquariusmystery · Answer

She would probably just cry her eyes out

Babygirl_S · Answer

I'd be surprised by the progress I've made.

legalboxers · Answer

what the actual fuck...

SnakeBoop · Answer

Probably horrified.

mozarnin · Answer

Don’t make the same mistakes

abc3643 · Answer

NOT AT ALL

BCA6010 · Answer

"Fuck."

Anonymous · Answer

be careful before corona breaks out

Calgarydirty69 · Answer

they would laugh

Slim57 · Answer

Wtf?

Asianguy123 · Answer

Enjoy life more

Anonymous · Answer

Dad was right

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