To the 18-21 year olds, if I could go back to that age, this is what I would have done knowing what I know now.
- Save every last disposable dollar I had, splurge only when needed (clothes).
- Never bought the nice car with the depreciating value, took forever to sell and it didn't really bring any added joy to my life.
- Would have learned a second language in college, several at that, it expands your horizons and opens up new opportunities.
- Never would have had a girlfriend beyond a 1 year relationship from the ages of 21-25.
- Would've gotten the absolute cheapest apartment I could find, maybe even rented a damn single room in someones house.
Why would I have done all of this? Because by the time I reach 35-40, I would have been able to retire in another country with all the money I've saved. I would have been able to work a part time job in any number of "paradise" beach locations and simply live out the rest of my life however I wanted to. Whether that is Southeast Asia somewhere, or South America, I could have bought a condo or house outright.
Do you want to live to work, or do you want to simply live? Don't get caught up in the bullshyt material things, save your money, invest and stack as much money as you can so you don't have to work until you're 75 years old.
So much truth here I don't even know where to begin.
I think its also important to add to know when and where to put people in their place. Too many people at from the age of 18-25 put too much stock in what their friends say. You guys need to be prepared to dump all your friends at the drop of a hat because when it all comes down to it...you will be lucky to even meet 5 of them who would really help you out if needed.
To spin it around a bit and focus on the females...you guys have to learn at a really young age to be ready to walk out on a female at a moments notice. You can only care about her so much, listen to her problems for so long, deal with her ups and downs on a monthly basis before you realize that either: A - things are never going anywhere. B - she might be using you. C - she thinks you are a potential mate in the future...after she has all her fun first. You don't
EVER...
EVER limit your options and focus in on one female especially at that young age. These are the important years of your life...build as many positive relationships you can with females during this time and a couple will come crawling back. Trust us...every guy who was not some crazy introvert and actually socialized a bit has stories about females. Read some of my posts in other pages...its a numbers game and you are better served to keep those numbers high so that when you are in your late 20's you are not some of those sad dudes who latch on to whoever gives them attention on match.com or eharmony.
I have been on my own since I was 19 with not much help because I decided it was best for me to move far away from NY. Was it the best move? Probably not at the time, but I didn't have the upbringing some of you are lucky enough to have...soak in that knowledge from pops if he is still around and you will have a leg up on the competition...have a leg up on guys like me when I was in my late teens and early 20's.
I also strongly recommend dorming for at least 1 year in college...I don't care if you don't even graduate. The time on campus will teach you things you don't even realize while you are in there....plus the numbers argument I keep bringing up to you guys.
I wish I can get more personal on here, but I think most will catch on to what I am saying. Focus on YOURSELF, all that other nonsense that is being fed to you that you
NEED to be doing doesn't hold true. A woman is interested in wealth, your appearance, and your inner circle once they get to know you. You can have a degree, but have no financial stability and she wont see herself with you because she feels you are so tied up in your obligations that she wont give you the time or day. Its cold, but its real...I have seen it. Many of my fellow peers have their degrees...one of my best friends has an IQ of 160...smart ass dude, in shape, got his degrees and everything, but his money is not right. What is he up to these days? He fishes on POF and throws his degrees on the description like trophies...yet still cant bring in AAA women because once they know his financial situation...its a wrap. Me? Well I can't get too personal in here, but rest assured that I don't have to go to POF to start seeing what is out there.