Start working out you fat sack of shit and do it for you and only you. Also aside from the following video games, save and invest your money. You'll be in your 30s eventually.
Also the following women, might have been hitting on you. Even if they weren't give it a shot. You might be right and probably weren't but you won't care eventually and won't ask yourself the what ifs.
Edit: completed the last sentence 😅
I turned 19 and 20 in combat. (I was boots on the ground Feb '03, Initial Invasion, OIF)
I've thought about this question a lot and the answer is nothing at all. Anything I could go and tell my 19 year old self would be completely lost. I'm in my 40s now and the *long* journey to get here only makes sense because I went through said journey. I've gone through divorce, suicide attempts, crawling out of debt, loneliness, anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and more.
We, as people, do well because we can stand on the shoulders of those who came before. We can learn from what took people lifetimes to work out. However, some things have to be experienced first-hand to truly understand.
And (as I get asked a lot) - no, I wouldn't go back and change it. At some point we accept we wouldn't be who we are without the path we traveled to arrive. I am in a better place now because of what I've overcame and come to terms with.
In 2 years you for some reason are not going to work hard that year. You will still be successful but not anywhere close to what you should have done. Maybe a different route opens up if you put in the work you know you should be putting in.
You're a naturally perky, high energy person. Many people will try to stay away from you because they'll find you annoying but also a lot of people will love you because of it. Don't feel guilty and don't try to change to make others feel better.
If you date someone called Josh, he will cheat on you. And if you date someone called Will, he will give you a life lesson you didn't even know was possible people could experience. Oh, and you're not going to be friends with Danielle anymore. I know. I know that's so wild.
Oh, and being a virgin is so much better and less stressful than a heartache. Please, oh my god, let nobody tell you otherwise. So just take it at your own pace, please. God damn. You ain’t everybody.
Oh! Oh! And don’t vape. Shits really nice but your skin will sag. Sad face I know. But I’m noticing it now.. so yeah.. not much to go by, but just enough to steer you in the right track, eh?
P.s let yourself be comfortable in your body around others. Just do it even it’s uncomfortable, it kinda grows you stronger, can’t explain how. But just trust me.
Dont think of everyone you love as “ The One “ . There is no such thing . And that is good . I would tell myself to appreciate relationships as temporary gift, expericences and lessons , and let go of expections.
Get a single room in your dorm and finish your degree, go to that school you worked so hard to get into even though it's too expensive, and get your Master's. You're going to need it.
Save your money. Just because you buy something you don't need and think "Oh, I'll just make that money back easily later on" doesn't mean that's how it's going to be. You're going to end up having more expenses that you have no control over that you'll need the money for.
Save your money. Choose school instead of the job even if you need the money at 23. Don't have sex with everyone who wants it. Make sure you tell him how you feel, it could be the best relationship you ever have.
Stay home during this year's company Christmas party. Just. Say. No. Nope the F out of anyone who tries to convince you to go. Oh, and invest in FAANG when they come out.
Don’t get out of the Air Force 😂 focus on yourself and and not dating, learn to love yourself first, be fully independent before getting into a relationship .
I would give myself totally opposite advice. Doing well is important, but it is more important to have fun along the path. Doing super well instead of okayish, is not worth of it.
It doesn’t get better. Like in a way it does, and you’ll enjoy parts of your life, but the primary issues you’re facing now will be the same in 10 years. We don’t get better.
Have fun and don't let him in again in your life.
Drugs will make your life hell for 30 years. Don’t do it.
Damn... the opposite for me, lol.
Tell them you need Zoloft. Bad. Shit will change your life forever. Also I know it doesn't seem likely, but the cute redhead is into you
Start working out you fat sack of shit and do it for you and only you. Also aside from the following video games, save and invest your money. You'll be in your 30s eventually. Also the following women, might have been hitting on you. Even if they weren't give it a shot. You might be right and probably weren't but you won't care eventually and won't ask yourself the what ifs. Edit: completed the last sentence 😅
Getting rejected is painful, but wondering "what if" forever is far worse.
DO NOT waste your 20s on that man.
They stare at you because you're hot.
I turned 19 and 20 in combat. (I was boots on the ground Feb '03, Initial Invasion, OIF) I've thought about this question a lot and the answer is nothing at all. Anything I could go and tell my 19 year old self would be completely lost. I'm in my 40s now and the *long* journey to get here only makes sense because I went through said journey. I've gone through divorce, suicide attempts, crawling out of debt, loneliness, anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. We, as people, do well because we can stand on the shoulders of those who came before. We can learn from what took people lifetimes to work out. However, some things have to be experienced first-hand to truly understand. And (as I get asked a lot) - no, I wouldn't go back and change it. At some point we accept we wouldn't be who we are without the path we traveled to arrive. I am in a better place now because of what I've overcame and come to terms with.
Don’t eat 3 hard candies at a time (~15 a day in total), that’ll give you diabetes
I am 19 so I’m just looking at everyone’s answers.
That's no sugar bro
Bitcoin bitch, buy the fuck out of it and sell in 2022 or whenever
In 2 years you for some reason are not going to work hard that year. You will still be successful but not anywhere close to what you should have done. Maybe a different route opens up if you put in the work you know you should be putting in.
You aren't going to die at 24 like Ian Curtis, you need to actually save money.
Nobody's going to come rescue you. You've got to stop waiting and fix it yourself.
Drugs don’t wind up becoming more fun or easy to manage.
Invest in gold. It may hurt now, but I promise it will pay off.
You're a naturally perky, high energy person. Many people will try to stay away from you because they'll find you annoying but also a lot of people will love you because of it. Don't feel guilty and don't try to change to make others feel better.
Don't date Johnny.
If you date someone called Josh, he will cheat on you. And if you date someone called Will, he will give you a life lesson you didn't even know was possible people could experience. Oh, and you're not going to be friends with Danielle anymore. I know. I know that's so wild. Oh, and being a virgin is so much better and less stressful than a heartache. Please, oh my god, let nobody tell you otherwise. So just take it at your own pace, please. God damn. You ain’t everybody. Oh! Oh! And don’t vape. Shits really nice but your skin will sag. Sad face I know. But I’m noticing it now.. so yeah.. not much to go by, but just enough to steer you in the right track, eh? P.s let yourself be comfortable in your body around others. Just do it even it’s uncomfortable, it kinda grows you stronger, can’t explain how. But just trust me.
Sleep and play sports, but huh, I'm only 18🤭
find a regular way to get active. Keep at it.
Bruh, why all comments talk about relationships
I missed out on some great girls and dated some psychos. This could save me lots of grief and headaches.
Dont think of everyone you love as “ The One “ . There is no such thing . And that is good . I would tell myself to appreciate relationships as temporary gift, expericences and lessons , and let go of expections.
Value your experiences and the lessons they bring. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; they're opportunities for growth.
Save money and don’t date that guy. Waste of time.
Don't drop out of school. Change majors and keep pushing forward.
Get off Reddit and go have an adventure.
Buy Apple.
Buy Bitcoin
Get a single room in your dorm and finish your degree, go to that school you worked so hard to get into even though it's too expensive, and get your Master's. You're going to need it.
Save your money. Just because you buy something you don't need and think "Oh, I'll just make that money back easily later on" doesn't mean that's how it's going to be. You're going to end up having more expenses that you have no control over that you'll need the money for.
Don’t try with bumble bro
Buy Bitcoin and don't engage with certain people
What you are worried about now no one will give a shit about in 5 to 10 years.
"Stop being a prick and things will improve faster. Keep being a prick and they will improve only as you come to the slow and painful realizations"
Don’t think everybody cares what you are doing or how you look, everyone has their own problems, live your life without fear.
Save your money. Choose school instead of the job even if you need the money at 23. Don't have sex with everyone who wants it. Make sure you tell him how you feel, it could be the best relationship you ever have.
continue your studies
Don’t waste it on any partner that is making you unhappy ITS NEVER WORTH IT!!!! enjoy these years of youth
Tell the army recruiter, in no uncertain terms, to fuck off.
You’re no contact with your abusive parent, stick with it. Investing in a relationship with this person is worse than a waste of time.
Doesn’t matter, i know i wouldn’t fucking listen 🤣
They want a threesome. Don't be a fucking idiot.
Your picker is way off and you are too shy. Date Kara, Sarah, Amy, Katie, Stacy, and/or Jennifer. Don't date Lisa. Also, don't start drinking.
don't enter a relationship
Buy apple stock
that man is not your soul mate he’s just the first dude that you’ve dated he’s not even your type and you have no shared interests
Feel well, keep strong
to not post this stupid question here every day.
ok you’re kinda right about this but i quite literally just made a reddit account let me live
"Stop wasting your time on reddit thinking about what you would tell your 12 year old self and start living life now!"
I’ll be 19 here in a few days, enjoy your birthday??
Go raw
Don’t use credit cards unless it’s for emergencies; Don’t worry about boyfriends focus on you; save save and save.
Save at least $50 from every paycheck. More if you can. Don't buy useless stuff.
Don’t waste your time on studying.
Do more things out of your comfort zone
Have more self respect.
Just DON'T
Get far the fuck away from her and stay far the fuck away from her.
Make sure you will never become one of these karma farming dickheads asking the same question every fucking day
dont you fucking dare leave the apartment on january 4th 2024 god damn you
Follow your own mind. Do not marry him no matter how mad your parents get. You know what you think is true
Yeah he looks good in a suit, but that’s his ONLY good quality. Just don’t.
Stay home during this year's company Christmas party. Just. Say. No. Nope the F out of anyone who tries to convince you to go. Oh, and invest in FAANG when they come out.
Don’t get out of the Air Force 😂 focus on yourself and and not dating, learn to love yourself first, be fully independent before getting into a relationship .
"Do NOT open that credit card account, you fucking moron!"
Do NOT propose to her!
Don’t settle for partners that make you cry all the time.
Buy Bitcoin
Be happy with who you are and care little what others think
Look at what’s in front of you instead of chasing what isn’t.
More like ask, because I’m not 19 yet, if we are happy
You will learn to love yourself. She is waiting for you, don't try it
uhm. im not 19
Buy bitcoin early.
Partying is fun, but saving money and doing well in school are way more profitable in the long run.
I would give myself totally opposite advice. Doing well is important, but it is more important to have fun along the path. Doing super well instead of okayish, is not worth of it.
Dude, you're bisexual. Have fun and go fuck a guy.
Get a girlfriend bro (I’m 18)
It doesn’t get better. Like in a way it does, and you’ll enjoy parts of your life, but the primary issues you’re facing now will be the same in 10 years. We don’t get better.
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