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re: What advice would you give a 20 year old?

Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:32 am to
Posted by nealnan8
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2016
3835 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:32 am to
Embrace the tenants of Stoicism
Allow yourself an hour each day to be contemplative, without an distractions.
The first, and only debt that you should have is your first house.
Posted by Kentucker
Rabbit Hash, KY
Member since Apr 2013
20055 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:48 am to
Education is the most important thing you can do for yourself. Never stop learning, especially about science.

Shun religion. It’s a lie that leads you down a rabbit hole of mind control by others. Focus on the reality of the natural world and its awesome wonders.

Take your time finding a life partner. Maintain your own personality and find someone who complements it. Reject those who want to change you to their liking. Also, accept your partner for who they are and don’t try to change them. Some change will come naturally to both of you.

Enjoy life. You’re part of the only known species that can ponder the future and observe the universe.
Posted by SPEEDY
2005 Tiger Smack Poster of the Year
Member since Dec 2003
86423 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:16 am to
Your future self is watching…make him proud, not broke
Posted by TheFonz
Somewhere in Louisiana
Member since Jul 2016
22685 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:26 am to
Off the top of my head:

What matters?
Family. Good health starts early. Save 10% of every paycheck. Get your education or trade.

What doesn’t matter?
About 90% of the bullshite you think is important as a teenager and young adult is just that….bullshite. So don’t sweat it.

Relationship advice:
Don’t rush it. Nothing in the book says you have to constantly be dating someone or be in a relationship just because your buddies are. Take your time and find someone worth the effort and reciprocates in kind.

Spiritual advice:
I’m not the best to consult on this but I do believe Jesus is Lord, and that faith and prayer are very powerful things.
Posted by Narax
Member since Jan 2023
5480 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:28 am to
quote:

What would you tell them? What matters? What doesn’t matter? Relationship advice? Spiritual advice?


Who you marry is the most important decision you will ever make.

Own that decision for the rest of your life.
Posted by wartiger2004
9X National Champions WDE RIP CK
Member since Aug 2011
19818 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:31 am to
Don’t let 2 minutes of fun ruin your future, keep it in your pants and concentrate on your future.
Posted by Pedro
Geaux Hawks
Member since Jul 2008
37929 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:39 am to
Learn finances/budgeting stat.
Posted by Celery
Nuevo York
Member since Nov 2010
11554 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 11:49 am to
Sleep, sunscreen, cultivate friendships, invest 20% of your paycheck, learn to admit when your wrong
Posted by andwesway
Zachary, LA
Member since Jun 2016
2667 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 1:56 pm to
Keep things simple. You're only here for a little while. Enjoy it without getting bogged down by trivial bullshite.
Posted by SouthlakeTiger
Southlake, Texas
Member since Mar 2005
6549 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:02 pm to
Nothing good happens after midnight.
Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
18920 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:12 pm to
Posted by Buck Magnum
Springdale
Member since Dec 2003
11824 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:14 pm to
Trust in the Lord and pay your bills!
Posted by Sidicous
NELA
Member since Aug 2015
19296 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:25 pm to
My advice to the young is to ignore most of the advice that old folks give (except compound interest) and go live life. The world is constantly evolving and today’s advice is tomorrow’s joke of the day. Go your own way and enjoy your one trip around the block.
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
43725 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:25 pm to
quote:

What advice would you give a 20 year old?


Always wear a rubber when you take home a fat chick.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
78649 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:37 pm to
Put God first.

Posted by ManWithNoNsme
Member since Feb 2022
924 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:38 pm to
Never get married
Posted by JEC119
Alabama
Member since Apr 2024
2086 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:45 pm to
Among the many things already posted….

The definition of insanity… doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result …..
Learn when something is not working to make a change… learn from your mistakes.



Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
18615 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:47 pm to
Respect all of humanity. Be cognizant of what your actions mean to all of those around you. Pay attention!!!
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
119260 posts
Posted on 8/31/25 at 2:50 pm to
Kneel for the flag and stand for the cross
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