28-35 yr old's- Give your 1 piece of general advice in life for us in our early 20's.

[NBer]

The big ones were already covered, but to reiterate:

-Debt. Do not let yourself get into 'bad' debt. i.e. credit card debt. I learned the hard way and had to claw my way out of several thousand dollars in credit card debt. Learn this simple rule: if you do not have the cash in your wallet, wait until you do before you buy that toy (Ipod, computer, tv, whatever).

-Food. Right around 25, you will find that your body is starting to slow down. You can't eat whatever you want anymore because your gut will start to grow.

-Women. If you want to get married, find a woman you are best friends with. When kids come along, you want someone who is going to be a good mother. Pay attention to how they act around children.

-Family. As you age, so are your loved ones. Before you know it, you are attending funerals for parents and grandparents. Take a minute to call them today.

-Do not drink and drive. This one is hard, so let me say it again. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.

-Amendment to the above: DO NOT GET IN A CAR WITH SOMEONE WHO IS DRUNK.

-Quit smoking right now.

-And finally, get off the computer once in awhile. You kids are so wired in with computers, ipods, cellphones, etc that you seem to be trying to live up to a perception you think others have of you, rather than being yourself. Try not to let this new media influence you too much...form your own opinions based on your own research and experience.

[Hardworker123]

Always keep records of everything you pay for and get paid for. Keep paycheck stubs, receipts, estimates, everything. get a filing cabinet..

[Ozkar]

I'm 30, so here it goes:

All of these have been said before, but I'm just confirming their importance for a good life:

Study. Don't give up your studies for any reason, no matter what it is.
Stay debt-free. Very important.

...and the last one:

Forget worrying about what other people think. Don't try to pretend something you're not.

[NBer]

I forgot something:

Listen to 80's music and watch 80's movies. Everything now is a regurgitation of something that was created 25 years ago.

EDIT: Did not read thread title: accept this as one piece of general advice.

[Bababooey100]

Disregard females, acquire currency. <srs> Also live with your parents until you can put at least 50% down on a house. Since it's too late, you probably shouldn't have gone to college. There are many trade schools and job training that are far quicker and cheaper than college. I've never heard of a skilled welder who can't get a job. Dave Ramsey (watch him) said most of his IT staff haven't been to college, just certification classes.

[stephano5]

subbed for later. not to dick ride 30s people but i think us younger miscers really appreciate it, your advice/wisdom is golden! helps us really map **** out

[SenorChang]

subbed for later. not to dick ride 30s people but i think us younger miscers really appreciate it, your advice/wisdom is golden! helps us really map **** out

2x. reppin' a lot of you OG's

[NBer]

subbed for later. not to dick ride 30s people but i think us younger miscers really appreciate it, your advice/wisdom is golden! helps us really map **** out

I had to read that 3 times to figure out what you meant, but you're welcome.

[TheNewbie]

-Family. As you age, so are your loved ones. Before you know it, you are attending funerals for parents and grandparents. Take a minute to call them today

I don't know how I could have forgotten about this one, but yes, by all means, this is something most kids overlook.
Appreciate your family, and let them know you do, before it's too late.

[vin_nz]

Listen to 80's music and watch 80's movies. Everything now is a regurgitation of something that was created 25 years ago.

wtf is this **** bro? Pretty much everything in the 80s is a regurgitation of something created AGES ago. Film narratives, musical concepts, ideologies, philosophies..

[golden_H]

what are your thoughts on marriage? Most older people i know keep saying how not to get married, wife gets half your **** you won't like her after 5 years whatever..as of now i don't ever plan to get the marriage title in my future, but obviously that can change, thoughts?

[WellHungOver]

-If you're gonna marry a chick, take a good hard look at her mom. Shes gonna look and act just like her someday.

-Don't do drugs/ Don't drink and drive.

-Stay out of debt.

-Stay off my lawn.

[TheAdlerian]

what are your thoughts on marriage? Most older people i know keep saying how not to get married, wife gets half your **** you won't like her after 5 years whatever..as of now i don't ever plan to get the marriage title in my future, but obviously that can change, thoughts?

I stayed single until my mid-30s and I was getting pretty bored. It's boring to be in these "dating relationships" and very boring to be alone. However, I would never be in a relationship where some woman is bossing me around and would rather be single.

Firstly, I have very good behavior and don't need to be directed by anyone. However, women who see this but need to direct anyway, will adjust their complaints and find things wrong with you anyway. I don't need their company of sex so badly as to put up with that. Thankfully, I found a wife who likes me and leaves me alone, in a positive way, for the most part.

So, my point is that getting married is great if she's really your friend and not someone acting against you because of some bizarre oppositional need. Also, if you're oppositional and are going to do a bunch of stuff to drive your wife insane, then why get married?

Also, the children thing is a big issue. I still look young due to clean living, but I'm not really and I don't want to have kids because I don't want to die and leave some young person without support. Also, I want peace in my life and the time to pursue my interests, so I don't want kids. I have many hobbies and enjoy them fully.

This is a big issue for women and they may want to have a kid even if they really don't care that much. To see this in action is to see a type of insanity. A woman will want a kid like it's a new purse or something, which she will soon put on the shelf. Only in kid terms that means that she will place the baby in daycare, return to work, mildly resent the kid, and you'll get to watch it all and worry about it forever. If you're up for that or better yet, a traditional family, then you should go for it.

Back to the point, being married is nice if she's you're friend and you want the same things, if not then it should be avoided.

[stephano5]

bump for great justice

[bhujerban]

Do not waste your youth chasing after something you cannot have.

[Animal_Fries]

in..

[ricohitman]

College is the best years of your life.

[ezra76]

Don't get consumed by relationships. You probably won't get married till early 30's anyway.

Don't buy $hit you can't afford. Nobody is impressed by your $400/mo car payment.

[wiseass]

love this song.

Wear Sunscreen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ

[Rockman]

Max out your 401K. Find a way to do it, and live modestly if you have to.

[Chezdon]

love this song.

Wear Sunscreen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ

I quoted the lyrics to that song in a similar thread and got 3 people rep me for it like it was something I came up with...

[ratnacage]

28 next month so lets try and help.

1. avoid debt where possible, it bites you on the ass later in life
2. study whilst your younger, get closer to 30 and you start thinking about family, harder to study
3. choose a career that you really want, dont just chase the money. If it means starting off on little money, thats what you do
4. train hard, highest test levels
5. think about your gfs and dotn waste time commiting to girls you not sure about, just break it off if you not sure
6. invest money now if you can

Really good advice here. reps

[inq]

I quoted the lyrics to that song in a similar thread and got 3 people rep me for it like it was something I came up with...

I remember that song. It's awesome and it always gives me chills. I actually have started wearing sunscreen on my face lol

I'm young...21...but my advice to my fellow brothers is to concentrate on your education (if you're in college). STOP wasting time and money and think hard on what you want to do. I have friends who are still technically freshmen because they've changed their majors so much. You want to graduate on time or even early.

Since 18 I've worked hard to go where I wanted to go. Now I'm in grad school and will be a pharmacist at the age of 24 making lots of money and helping people.

But at the same time, have a little fun. I still party and enjoy my youth.

Oh and be smart with money. Stop wasting it on stuff that won't matter in 3 years when your tastes change.

Disregard women....you know the deal.

[MHannibal]

i've always wanted to invest in the stock market and will be doing it soon , however I want to see how this oil problem pans out... because if they do find a solution I will definately be buying into the cheap oil stocks atm.

[Interact]

1. Don't get into debt.
2. Work on having good manners and being polite
3. Learn to bite your tongue.
4. When in doubt, don't. It's better than bad consquences and guilt.
5. Don't drink heavily.
6. Don't smoke.
7. Life is sh*tty sometimes. Don't give up.

[howies]

I remember that song. It's awesome and it always gives me chills. I actually have started wearing sunscreen on my face lol

I'm young...21...but my advice to my fellow brothers is to concentrate on your education (if you're in college). STOP wasting time and money and think hard on what you want to do. I have friends who are still technically freshmen because they've changed their majors so much. You want to graduate on time or even early.

Since 18 I've worked hard to go where I wanted to go. Now I'm in grad school and will be a pharmacist at the age of 24 making lots of money and helping people.

But at the same time, have a little fun. I still party and enjoy my youth.

Oh and be smart with money. Stop wasting it on stuff that won't matter in 3 years when your tastes change.

Disregard women....you know the deal.

I'm doing the same as you! Just started though so I'll graduate when i'm 27.

This thread is good though, some solid advice.

[5Six]

- Stay the f outta debt
- Be thankful for your parents if they've helped you out on the way of getting an education
- Big one for me: listen to your gut
- Older people all have amazing stories, listen to them if you get a chance. Don't waste your time with the senile old ones thoug

[inq]

I'm doing the same as you! Just started though so I'll graduate when i'm 27.

This thread is good though, some solid advice.

Good luck bro. Which SOP? Oh and pharm school is hella tough so make sure you're studying hardcore from day one.


Here's another piece of advice: Learn to dress well. Have a sense of style, but it needs to be timeless and classic. Read up, there are lots of articles and websites out there on mens fashion. Invest in your appearance and people will take you more seriously, especially with women and professional relationships (first hand experience). I don't want to look back at my college years and regret wearing flip flops and cargo shorts to a funeral...yes I've seen it.

[Pat-Bateman]

ALWAYS pull out...srs

[kineticforce]

from this thread:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=124148371

and this thread

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=122067201

if you dont like it - oh well

money advice
- diversify
- read books on money
- learn to invest smart & invest
- stocks/bonds/mutual funds
- buy gold (not now)
- dont buy things that will possibly garner a 10 profit buy things long term to garner a 100/1000+ profit
- imo owing a house/townhouse is overrated, while buying a condo is looked down upon (difficult to resell) its a lot cheaper, and a lot less overall maintenance (no yard, a lot less windows, etc)
- your first car should be a used car - buy a new car when you are doing well. Research models and repair cost (total cost of ownership) and resell value (VWs suck - hondas/acuras are solid)
- Luxury vehicles are overrated too, just cause your friend thinks he is a baller who drives a benz, he is not, he cringes when he has to fork over 100 bucks for that oil change all the while you spend 20-30 bones to get your oil changed.
- careful of credit cards - get one and only one - if you need more than you're spending too much.
- dont loan money to people more than 100 unless you trust them.... cause you probably wont get it back
- dont be frugal with money around friends, you pay 10 they pay 10 - dont make everything in life a 1 for 1 .....
- enjoy the money you have but dont have a zero balance all the time
- some miscer had this in his signature i believe its 100% true "when you are laying on your death bed are you gonna want 5 more minutes or 5 more dollars" , if you have the chance to do something and money is "somewhat" tight - do it you will never regret an experience you can always make more money. Dont put yourself in tremendous debt but dont be like oh noes 1000 bucks im dead and done for

my relationship help stuff from rh thread
- try and give as little as possible and allow her to chase you, once you start chasing normally youve already scared her away. This is illogical to women but women dont like being smothered, when you're not smothering them it drives em bonkers as to why is he not like other guys....
- once your smashing, be sexual and dont be scared if she wants to do some freaky deaky stuff. He mind is different than yours....your nurse fantasy vs her bondage fantasy may not compute but she will dress up for you if you tie her up -
- never let her apologize for being sexual
- call out a girl for sh*t she does, if she gives an excuse - say its not acceptable cause if you did it she woulda been pissed. (sh*t goes both ways)
- dont get mad - talk - arguing never gets you anywhere
- women are emotional beings, stimulate her mind and her body will follow.........
- being mysterious is one of the keys, giving hints about something always is fun, dont give in if she begs you.... the build up is more fun.....for you and her
- Giving away or selling the farm early in the relationship is bad, never sell or give away the farm
- never ask about her past, even if she wants to know about yours - a lady never asks and a gentleman never says (talking about past events is ok but doing it explicitly to gain knowledge that is not helpful is wasteful)
- dont worry about her male friends, worry about her female friends they will cast more doubt on her than any man can do (NORMALLY)
- treat a whore like a princess and a princess like a whore (mainly in the bedroom)
- be witty, be funny, be exciting, be intriguing - if you dont know how to be these look into ways of improving yourself.
- A girl will never solve any of your problems
- Find other activities to do outside of her
- she is not your life
- the misc/rh is always right