Those of us who are 29+ let's give advice to new graduates and those 17-24

[mannyrs13]

Agree with what others said about saving, credit, and staying in shape. Another thing to add is to not fall into peer pressure. The decisions you make won't have the same consequences as when you were younger. Don't think because someone is your friend now that they'll be in the future or that they have the best interest in you. People change all the time. Don't waste time on people that aren't gonna do anything for you. I've stopped hanging with plenty of friends cuz it was either not beneficial or they were doing things that I felt wasn't contributing anything positive to my life. If you feel that someone is constantly doing actions that you find questionable or is not worth it, then start to distance yourself from them. Cuz if not they'll start to slowly bring you down with them or expect you to lift them up. I've made the mistake of lending friends money and never getting it back. The money wasn't important but the principle is. The same people you know in high school may not always be the ones you hang out with in your 30s. New people are met all the time. Don't linger around too much with people who aren't worth it. Not everybody is on the same path as you. Focus on yourself first. Another one is to treat everyone with respect. You never know who's fighting what battles or what others may be going thru. It's a small world and you never know who you're going to need one day.

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

Your friends are your future.
Always striving to go to bed a better person than you woke up as
Always keep your options open about EVERYTHING, never box yourself in.

 

[Music Fiend]

Don't be afraid to move independently.... You will have to make a lot of difficult decisions .... One of them is knowing when to abandon friendships, relationships, and careers....

Can you describe or pinpoint your theory on when its best to leave them? For example, flags of it going downhill. Like if we are talking career, is it something of the sort of if you arent getting raises but other are, do you bounce?

Or relationships, like if you aren't ready for long term commitment, once the honeymoon wears off dip?

Just curious.

 

[CrimsonTider]

This goes for the majority of thecoli.

DONT USE "introvert" as an excuse to not enjoy life


Get out make friends, talk to people and experience shyt.

All that "I need to recharge" is bullshyt to make you self feel better about not being socially awkward

The only way to get through it is to be sociable

 

[feelosofer]

Use your extra money and split them between, savings, slow growth investments, and your retirement. Even if it's only 100 a month. It adds up pretty quickly.

Don't be in such a rush to get married and have children, I wouldn't even consider it until after 30 and you have your affairs in line. Remember you're not just marrying her but you are also taking on her expenses and debt, so also take into account her spending habits.

Live below your means, rainy days are never far away, so hope for the best prepare for the worst.

Friends are a reflection of ones self so always surround yourself with positive people.

Good women are hard to find, don't chase after the best looking girl, stick with the one who holds you down the most. Looks fade, but loyalty and other good qualities are lifelong.

It's ok to want to own your own business, but understand you need to be an employee for a while to see how an organization works, and learn the pipeline, and you also need to learn to work a full day because owning a business essentially means a 70-80 hour workweek and a lot of guys fold because they don't have a resolve.

 

[Food Mane]

i'll say life can change in a damn instant, you never know when it can turn around.

Treat everyone with respect and kindness you never know when you may need their help.

Life rarely goes as plan, just live it, time flies. feels like yesterday I was just 21 and now i'm 30.

Validate yourself, screw pc jargon

dont compare yourself to no one else

This. 100%. Just be good to people. Simple kindness goes a long way. Also, travel. If you don't want to spend money, work overseas. Teaching English is really easy and in demand in some cool places.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Always listen to your elders.Yea they might get on your nerves,but there will be a day your grandparents,old uncle,auntie wont be around to give you advice.

 

[babylon1]

the capitalists view you as a necessary expense. they will replace you as soon as possible with either automation or outsourcing. capitalists have no loyalty to you so you should have no loyalty to them

 

[kingdizzy01]

finish school now, dont wait. and go for something u can actually get a job with, not any arts or music degree. and fukk every girl u can now while its free.

 

[Atsym Sknyfs]

Being on time, and understanding the rules of etiquette when being late is an important one.

promptness is the first impression you make with somebody.... being constantly late implies you have no respect for others time.

Showing up to places 10-15 minutes before you're supposed to be there can save your life

Except for 911 when getting to work early got you killed.... I know a few people who where late that day.

But on a general note.. getting the 10-15 minutes will allow you to ease out any anxiety.. epecially if its an interview or special meeting.

 

[iBrowse]

Whenever u are trying your best to accomplish something and it seems like u just cant get your goal accomplished....always remember the crackhead. The crackhead could wake up broke with no money and no crack in the morning...But somehow...someway...By the end of the day...The crackhead gets that crack. Now the obstacles that the crackhead had to go thru just to get that crack is irrelevant...They were determined by the end of the day to achieve their goal and they achieved it. You too can acheive your goals with determination, dedication and discipline ....never forget the drive of a crackhead.

 

[Tupac in a Business Suit]

Cont:

Never and I mean NEVER EVER work for someone or someplace where learning is not encouraged. What I mean by this is never find yourself employed at a business where you are either spoonfed information or given resistance when information is sought. Your aqcuisition of knowledge in your youth is vital to your success in the later stages in life; especially for those of you who want to springboard into your own business.

Race: Not all brothers are your friends and not all races are your enemies. Talk to everyone and listen closely when they speak. Their words will guide you into the decision making process of how strong you alliance will be with them and how far they can assist you in achieving your goals. Remember that life is a competition, everyone is out here using their resources to attain the top prize. You want to be a valuable resource yourself because remember, if you yourself cannot be used, then you are useless.

Lastly, TALK TO YOUR ELDERS. A simple hello, how are you, or discussion about everything can take you very far. I grew up impoverished but through my ability to talk and discuss things with people older than myself, they were able to put me into contact with people in their networks that opened double doors for me.

 

[Blackking]

And then be renting a studio apartment at 41. Makes perfect sense. If anything, buy a house you won't even live in, rent it out.

i'm just noticing that the old model of financial planning in amerikka isn't working for most americans and even black people.

 

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