If your current self were to have a conversation with your younger self (at a particularly difficult age/earlier period in your life), what would you say?
Don't go see the two sequels. Don't go after that one no matter how much history is there, bad idea.
- The Amber
Wait 24 hours and chill before hitting send.
- Jess
"The pain you feel is real you're not asleep but it's a nightmare/ But you can wake up anytime/ Oh don't lose your passion or the fighter that's inside of you/ You're the girl I used to be/ The pissed off complicated thirteen year old me" P!nk
- April Buchheit
1. If your next door neighbor ever introduces you to a girl named "Ebony", do not talk to her. In fact, RUN! 2. Ask Randy to mentor you. 3. Don't kiss any girl named Theresa whose friends call her "Tree". 4. Sell the house in January. 5. When Mom says she feels "out of it", go see her.
- ha3rvey (likes fritos)
Let go and be young. You'll have years of being an adult.
- Just Katie
There's a difference between selfish and stupid.
- FFing Enigma
I'd tell myself to stop being selfish about my time and take the job, college is still 4 months away.
- Jimminy, CoG of FF
don't wait till you're 23 to start drinking in earnest
- Nathan Rein
Don't worry, she'll come around...eventually.
- Mark Krynsky
Don't let them scare you, finish college and ignore them.
- EricaJoy
That girl you had a crush on in fifth grade? She had a crush on you too. Go for it! Also, at your 10 year high school reunion, she'll be the absolute most smokin' hot girl in attendance.
- Ken Gidley
Dont be afraid to be yourself. Try to live in a foreign country (outside of the US) if you can. Keep searching for a career you love and go for it. Don't stay with the same company for more than 15 years. Don't be afraid to start your own business. Pay attention to the warning signs, especially if she lies to you early and often. be aggressive and lean in with that girl.
- Amani
Its okay, you'll get over Dad's death, but you'll always miss him.
- Victor Panlilio
The winning lottery numbers for tomorrow are....
- Tony Miller
"Go over to her and tell her how you feel about her. You really don't want to spend the rest of your life wondering."
- Steven Perez
You can't fight fate. Just go with the flow.
- Victor Ganata
As you get older, it only gets harder. Get it under control now.
- Yolanda
No short cuts in life so make sure you get the fundamentals right.
- Vishy Kuruganti
'Logically, for us to be having this conversation, you are guaranteed to live at least as long as our age difference, so yeah no worries there.'
- Ryan Dadey
Be more profligate with love and more measured with the word "love." Also, be more gentle with yourself. And, you don't need to fight so hard: you're stronger than you think you are.
- Daniel Dulitz
Your Guitar skills are going to become so killer - don't sweat the petty stuff, that and you'll get your Ibanez.
- Brent - Yes I am
You are just here to experience. You will learn as you go. Try not to hold on too tight. This too shall pass. I love you.
- Nakachi
Start earlier. You are not going to end up playing competitive ice hockey forever. Focus on business instead.
- Patricia
Learn to drive a car now, you won't have time in the next 9 years. Have a girlfriend too inside all that weed smoke in college. It will motivate you to do faster in status, financial and in life. And finish college, please do in computing, you'll regret missing those courses.
- Zu from AOD
Lessee... "She's not worth it. Give up." "She likes you. Grow a pair and go for it." "Quit turning every fucking thing into a competition." "Big whoop, you're ten pounds overweight... enjoy it while it lasts." "It's big enough. Trust me." "Find someone who knows what Paxil is and make them give you a prescription."
- Roger Benningfield
you're more than probably dead-on right, and unless you want to see everything unravel, you have to figure out a smarter way to convince *some* adult that you need to get OUT of this place.
- edythe
i.e., yes, it most definitely does matter as much as you think it does.
- edythe
You won't die by the age of 25 like you think you will, but live like you will. Scared of life is no way to live.
- Shawna Benson
1) It doesn't matter how good you are or become, you'll always be "paying your dues". Yes, I know that's depressing as hell, but that's how it is. 2) Realize this now - there are more stupid people in the world than smart. The sooner you figure out that we are all screwed because of this fact, the better. 3) Work is not life and will never be even if you enjoy your job. Figure out how to be comfortable with less money than your peers...then take advantage of your free time to do what you love. 4) Start therapy now, don't wait.
- Ryan Kaisoglus
You are going to do great, travel the world, visit over 100 countries, meet great people, and end up marrying the coolest girl in the world - its worth it to hang in there.
- Dan owns Comicsforge.com
See a doctor, embrace your passions, predict these earthquakes and prevent 9-11 for the greater good.
- Charles Ying
One day, one of those people who are always telling you they "don't want to hear it" will be wanting to hear something from you often. Translation? This means your opinion actually matters. Don't be afraid to give it and go places. Oh, and you might want to warn them that they probably want to practice listening now, so that the communication thing gets to be a habit.
- MiniMage, enterRUPPted
Think you're overwhelmed now? Wait until you've had kids.
- April Buchheit
If I told my younger self that last one, I'd never have had kids...
- Stephen Mack
Philipp, it's 1993, forget about finishing school, go register .com domains.
- Philipp Lenssen