Nunnafinga
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Don't worry...you won't be bald ten years from now.
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What would you say to your younger self from 10 years ago?
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Mayor Monday
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The lust of the outcome and it's reward will outweigh the procrastination or failure. Apply that to everything you do.
Hmm, good question...spoiler for rambling.
I'd probably say to not take out my frustrations on others and stop being mean in hopes of being cool. In no way did I "grow" or learn a lesson that was worth making some other kids miserable. It never should have happened, and I'd get quite cross with my preteen self.
At that age I was desperate to fit in and be liked. There's no advice I could give that would prevent me from being bullied at school and home and having mental health problems, so I heavily disagree with the idea someone brought up earlier that interfering would prevent suffering and thus growth, or even that there's anything to learn from much of the misery one will experience.
Hmmm...I'd have a lot more to say to myself 20 years ago versus 10 years ago. But I guess if I could say something to my 10-year-ago self, it would be to find a way to go to college.
I always dreamed of going to college, but family drama and financial issues killed that dream when I graduated high school. I had to focus on getting a full time job and moving out as soon as possible. I thought for a while that I had a good enough job and any extra learning or studying I did was all industry-specific because I planned to move to a certain role within the company. That role is now all but eliminated and I know I wasted my time.
What I should have done was use the company's reimbursement program (that I didn't know about at the time because it wasn't broadly advertised) to get my college degree. Then I would have so many more job opportunities both inside and outside of the company I work for. Instead I have pretty much painted myself into a corner and severly limited myself when it comes to opportunities I can pursue because I can't afford to start over again doing something new at an entry-level salary.
I always dreamed of going to college, but family drama and financial issues killed that dream when I graduated high school. I had to focus on getting a full time job and moving out as soon as possible. I thought for a while that I had a good enough job and any extra learning or studying I did was all industry-specific because I planned to move to a certain role within the company. That role is now all but eliminated and I know I wasted my time.
What I should have done was use the company's reimbursement program (that I didn't know about at the time because it wasn't broadly advertised) to get my college degree. Then I would have so many more job opportunities both inside and outside of the company I work for. Instead I have pretty much painted myself into a corner and severly limited myself when it comes to opportunities I can pursue because I can't afford to start over again doing something new at an entry-level salary.
HistoryH22
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I'd tell them to push forward each day, regardless of the obstacle. Some days, weeks, months, or even years just won't be victories. And that's okay. What matters is to keep building yourself up for what matters in the future. That, and maybe take myself less seriously and loosen up a bit.
Soot Sprite
~dirty~
Just listen to your parents, and you don't know as much as you think you do. I got into so much trouble and so many bad situations because I thought I knew better, like every teenager. I made things much harder than they needed to be for myself at that age just for the sake of being difficult.
Start learning how to drive right this minute you dumb dumb dummy. I know right now you think you'll be okay with taking the bus for the rest of your life but believe me you will come to the point where nothing in the world annoys you more. 10 years from now you'll still be a novice driver because you waited so ridiculously long to start learning!!!
That's it. x] No advice I could have given myself back then would have meant anything, I was incredibly obstinate, often to my own sorrow. Lol
That's it. x] No advice I could have given myself back then would have meant anything, I was incredibly obstinate, often to my own sorrow. Lol
ali.di.magix
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10 years ago I would've been in middle school.
I would've said that it doesn't matter if you don't fit in with anyone around you as that is not going to matter you one bit over the next few years. Don't worry if you don't find one now, as you're sure to find one very soon. Good things take time.
Also, stop beating yourself up seriously it's never done us any good. Get some confidence and start to learn to love yourself, as much as you hate that stuff.
I would've said that it doesn't matter if you don't fit in with anyone around you as that is not going to matter you one bit over the next few years. Don't worry if you don't find one now, as you're sure to find one very soon. Good things take time.
Also, stop beating yourself up seriously it's never done us any good. Get some confidence and start to learn to love yourself, as much as you hate that stuff.
CasualWheezer
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Ten years ago, I was in second grade. Life was pretty great, I had a lot of friends, I wasn't exactly the best of school but it got better years later.
I would have lot to say to my younger self, but the two most important ones that I can think of are:
Even as you improve and grow as a person, there's not going to be a time where you can stop. There's always something to improve on to make yourself the best person you can possibly be. Character is always a work in progress.
And: You never know what people think of you, never. It's always worth a try with them, it'll be worth it when you find that one person who likes you, it'll definitely be worth a risk and even if you fail, there's still things to learn from and chances to try again.
I would have lot to say to my younger self, but the two most important ones that I can think of are:
Even as you improve and grow as a person, there's not going to be a time where you can stop. There's always something to improve on to make yourself the best person you can possibly be. Character is always a work in progress.
And: You never know what people think of you, never. It's always worth a try with them, it'll be worth it when you find that one person who likes you, it'll definitely be worth a risk and even if you fail, there's still things to learn from and chances to try again.
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CambriaSpeedRacer
Algebra
It's gonna be a rough road and things will get worse, but ultimately they will get better.
"Don't get yourself bangs again. You did it once as a little kid, but don't do it again. They will be even more of a pain trying to grow them out as an adult, than as a kid."
Also, "Don't stop exercising. Keep doing it or otherwise you will have health problems."
Those I wish I could of told myself before. :/
Also, "Don't stop exercising. Keep doing it or otherwise you will have health problems."
Those I wish I could of told myself before. :/
Dawnpiplup
Kick ass.
"Get ready."
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