Last Updated on February 20, 2024
Unfortunately, wisdom comes with age. However, you can look to be older than for wisdom and guidance. Just ensure they are in a good place in their life, or their knowledge is not worth taking. The older you get, the wiser you get. Here are some things I wish I had known when I was twenty.
- Follow your passion
When you get older, certain opportunities get taken away from you. Therefore, you should follow your passion early on in life and not let anyone stop you, especially in sports or something athletic. Work hard, and you will make it. - Save your money
When you make savings and investments when you are young, the money will multiply tremendously, and you will thank yourself when you are older. Please save your money on material things and expensive electronics that will be outdated before you know it. Even if you keep a hundred dollars a month, you will have—a million saved by retirement age. - Cherish a good friendship
Good friends that have your best interest at heart are hard to come by. It is harder to make friends when you get older. So stay in touch, send a birthday card, and always cherish a good friendship. - Don’t party too hard
By turning 20, you should realize life is not all about having fun. At this age, it is really easy to get addicted to drugs and screw your entire life up. Just say no, and don’t give in to peer pressure. You might wake up ten years later and regret what you did with the past ten years of your life. - Take care of yourself
It is easy to gain a lot of weight but much more challenging to lose it. It would help if you did a yearly check-up or physical at your doctor’s office by this age. Watch what you eat and exercise. It gets harder as you get older. So, develop those habits early on. - Have goals and plans
If you don’t have a direction in life, it is easy to get nowhere. I’m not saying you should have life figured out. But you should have things you are actively working towards, not just drifting aimlessly. The more detailed your plans are, the better and the more likely you will get there. - Value a good education
You don’t need college if you are uniquely good at something. Otherwise, you should get an associate’s degree. It will open many doors regarding job opportunities and your understanding of the world. You don’t have to waste your money on a prestigious school; community college is a good option.
You can’t go back in time, and the decisions you make when you are young will affect your entire life. So be careful, seek guidance and advice when possible, and constantly analyze that advice to make sure it fits your heart’s needs and wants. Good luck, and you can always email me to ask for advice.