Question for older people, what good life advice can you give somebody in their early twenties? It can be?

Question

whatever kind of advice such as financial, personal, etc.

Answer 1

Keep your finances in order. If you have credit cards, car payments, etc.....pay them on time. Don't accept every credit card offer out there. They can bury you if you take on too much. You will need that good credit rating down the road.

Have fun. Live life like it was meant to be lived. Enjoy yourself!

Answer 2

Christopher S has a great response, the biggest problem people have as they get older is financial obligations from when they didn't know any better. By the time you start to realize how much trouble credit can be, it is too late. Now, with that in mind, you MUST get a good credit rating while you can. That means all credit you take out (other than long term like a house or car) should be paid off immediately. If you don't have enough excess money to invest in regular investments, try municipal bonds or whole life insurance (I know, there are better returns than insurance, but those returns are for people who have lots of money to begin with - I started a whole life policy when I was 20 and the cash value is over 25,000 right now, it will max out at about 120,000 in another twenty years).

I know this is the punchline of a lot of jokes, but TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH!!! Even with dental insurance, root canals are a pain and are still expensive.

Answer 3

I'm a mother of 21 year old twins boy/girl and this is my advise to them ...
1. Go to college and finish if possible.
2. Find yourself a decent job with room for advancement
3. Buy only what you need and pay cash for it.
4. Use credit cards for emergencies only and pay the balance off at the end of the billing period.if possible.
5. Always remember to pay yourself by saving money.(every little amount adds up to a whole lot in the long run).
6. Do not rush into making big dicisions without carefully weighing all of the pros and cons ... using the (process of elimanation).
7. Treat people the way you expect to be treated!

I wish you the very best in your lifes journey!

Answer 4

Don't worry what others think of you. PERIOD. Great to ask for all the advice, but only do what feels right for you! Nothing personal right now will matter when you hit 40. You will actually laugh and wonder why in god's name it mattered in your twenties. Drink lots of water so you'll continue your good looks, and YES TAKE CARE OF YOUR teeth! That's not a joke! Generally, tooth care is genetics, so do ALL you can so ya don't lose 'em! Look at your parents and see your future teeth! ack! Also.........pft on all that exercise crap. Eat well, sure, get enough exercise, but HAVE FUN cos it's all gona be over before you know it!

Answer 5

The first thing, maybe I should say almost the only thing that you should have in your mind is your career. You can go to school, get a good education, and be a manager over a group of flunkies. Or you can fail to get the education, and be one of the flunkies. The choice is yours.
Another point, in everything you do, ask yourself, " Will this make me a better person, will I be liked more or less by my doing or saying this "? Never show anger. If someone says something insulting to you, answer back politely. He expects you to fly off the handle. A polite answer catches him off guard.
There is only one degree of truthfulness and honesty, 100%.
In your talk and carriage show self confidence, be sure of yourself. In conversation, never guess. Say things you know to be accurate, or admit that you don't know.

Answer 6

I agree completely with David. No job is bad at least you are working and trying. Truckin is not a bad job to have either. Definetely check into local colleges and trade schools. If you don't want to go for a degree, check into a certificate program. You are still young and have plenty of time to decide. Find what you like and go for it. Good Luck!

Answer 7

I'm not exactly "older", only 31, but my advice to younger people is to STAY AWAY FROM CREDIT CARDS. Especially department store ones. If you feel that you should have one, have ONE, with as low an interest rate as possible.

Answer 8

Just know that whatever you do in life, whatever path you take, its always a good choice. Everything that you are put through or go through or whatever, has a god meaning behind it.

Answer 9

Live like there's no tomorrow. Because this may be truer than we
think. Don't worry. Just Live.

Answer 10

Learn to "roll with the flow" life will be so much easier.