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If you could go back in time and give your teen self one piece of advice, what would you say? (beehaw.org)
submitted 23 hours ago by theangriestbird@beehaw.org to c/askbeehaw@beehaw.org
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[–] shufflerofrocks@beehaw.org 1 points 1 hour ago
  • buy bitcoin and some other stocks
  • Take singing classes
  • You have the right mindset, dude. Keep being kind. It doesn't matter how unfair it feels, being kind is much less of a headache in the long run.
  • KEEP A GODDAMN CHECKLIST DUMBASS. YOU KNOW YOU SUCK AT REMEMBERING YOUR TASKS. STOP BEING ADAMANT, ADMIT IT, AND START CORRECTING YOUR BEHAVIOUR.
[–] irvinefantasyno@beehaw.org 4 points 16 hours ago

"you are so queer"

[–] Geodad@beehaw.org 4 points 17 hours ago

Go ahead and move abroad. Your life will be much better.

[–] Nemo@slrpnk.net 3 points 18 hours ago

Talk to your college advisor regularly, join study groups, go to TA office hours.

[–] notabot@piefed.social 8 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Buy bitcoin as soon as you hear about it. Hold it until it's six figures. Yes, I know it sounds insane. Do it, or I'll come back and haunt you some more.

Teen me would have to remember that for a fair while, but current me could do a lot with that sort of windfall.

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

aha you give the actual real answer that most of us would probably give, if we only got to say one thing. Money kind of makes a lot of problems go away.

[–] notabot@piefed.social 3 points 17 hours ago

Money wont solve everything, but it does put you in a good position to deal with the problems that are left. After that it's up to you.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 8 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

"Just come out. Mom and dad don't give a fuck and you'll get a BF sooner."

[–] Zaleramancer@beehaw.org 7 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Depends on how detailed the advice can be. Probably to find my current partner as soon as possible, so we could help each other.

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 2 points 21 hours ago

awh that's wholesome bee heart emoji

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 6 points 23 hours ago

"Sure, short hair and excessive tattoos and piercings are hot, but batshit comes along for the ride."

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 5 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

You have ADHD and your parents have excellent insurance which you won't have later (sorry). Find a doctor to diagnose you NOW.

[–] BevelGear@beehaw.org 3 points 23 hours ago

I'd just tell myself that everything will get better.

[–] zwerg@feddit.org 3 points 23 hours ago

Don't