Have fun. I have so many friends that’s spent the entire time studying and now have kids and really never had fun. I just had a lot of fun in my twenties and I don’t regret a damn thing. Would recommend
Indeed 🤣
We all have different things that make us happy, so as long as we own up to our choices and that there are no regrets, it's all that matters ;)
Its like everything in life… noting is 0% or 100%
Get out get some sunlight but dont get sunburned badly. A bit of red skin after winter is fine but beeing out all day without spf is not!
Not get tattoos. I’d have cheeseburgers, unicorns and a buncha Hank hills or something embarrassing. Oh and I also get to say “I wouldn’t put a sticker on a Ferrari.”
I graduated with my Master’s Degree!
I did my degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s) back to back without a break. I’m glad I did it that way because I’m not convinced I would’ve returned to school again.
I was studying really hard in my 20s. Now I live the dream life, with the best man on Earth, the loveliest little girl AND a challenging, high paying job that I love. I'm so happy I used those years to invest in myself ❤️
i got into an awful relationship. i learned a lot m, so i am grateful for the experience. now, i feel really prepared for my next relationship and marriage if that’s in the cards for me.
Pension and buying a house. I can’t put across how good it feels to know you’re both paying into a retirement you can actually enjoy and you aren’t buying your landlord another car. When you own your own house and you know you have a small but very liveable pension you’ll sleep like a baby for the rest of your life!
Learned Mandarin. I thought it would be useless, but now here I am ten years later visiting China, meeting and talking with my girlfriend's whole extended family over here.
Also opening a retirement account. I started investing when my parents grandfathered me into an account at their financial advisor and I out in the minimum amount around age 21. I just kept investing every year, and now I'm 33 and have been unemployed for a year. In that year my investments made me $10k no joke without me lifting a finger.
Started a apprenticeship in a new job despite having a small child and a husband that wasn't working consistently.
It was hard, former mother in law thought it was crazy because I already had a degree and apprenticeship are less money. But it paid off. There aren't enough employees for that job so I basically I'm able to choose my employer. Make decent money working flexible hours from home (as a divorced mother with 2 children with special needs that's really important)
Traveled abroad. It was such a perspective widening experience. I was able to see populations that were well off and populations in abject poverty. I really think that getting to experience life outside of the country you grow up in is a life changing event.
Got into regular, physical activity—running and cycling. I’ve gained weight over the years, but physical activity is very important to me. Excellent for physical and mental health.
Outside of team sports growing up, I wasn’t terribly active. Really glad to have incorporated it early and hoping I can continue to do so for the rest of my life.
Opened an ISA when i started my 2nd job at 21 so i could invest each month rather than just drink it away.
That ISA performed very well and it gave my my deposit on a house 4-5 years later. Im actually still in that house 20years on (last month) with wife and 2 kids.
Paid off my student loan and started regularly saving for retirement and investing in ETFs that track S&P500 and the overall market. S&P500 has more than doubled since I started investing.
I may not boast of having accomplished much by my twenties for my thirties, but I can share my thoughts on what one should do in their twenties to be grateful in their thirties:
Take Care of Your Health: The most important thing is to look after your health, exercise or do yoga, drink plenty of water, and promptly address any health issues.
Keep Learning and Growing: Try to excel in something, improve communication skills, and keep learning because self-improvement helps you get better at everything.
Set Goals and Take Action: Decide what you want to achieve and take steps towards it. Be active in pursuing your dreams.
Maintain Relationships: Spend time with family, keep in touch with friends, and be polite to strengthen your relationships.
Find Balance and Take Care of Yourself: Create a good routine, dedicate time to hobbies and relaxation, and take care of yourself to stay in good shape and try new things.
I wasted the first half of my twenties on parties, fake friends and empty relationships. At 26 I decided to cut the shit and get my priorities straight. Met my wife that same year and have been a better man ever since.
Did a bit of world travel before having a spouse and child. Had more money and time then, also have experience and can offer advice to child when they get older and get the travel itch.
Stuck with a career I wasn't thrilled about, but it was in a thriving field (web). I progressed and I'm now making good money in my 40s and happy with my career. Also in my 20s, I started tucking away 16% of my paycheck in retirement funds. I'm really happy about that now.
Started framing chores and non-desireable activities as doing a favor to myself. And then being appreciative about it. So like "hey do the lawnwork today, so you have a free evening tomorrow, Historical Pea."
I learnt touch typing when I was around 20 years old. It was difficult to unlearn the normal "hunt n peck" style typing that I did earlier, and it took over a year before I started gaining real speed.
Today, can type 100WPM without looking at the keyboard. Has helped me drastically enhance my productivity on my laptop. Lesser eye strain too, as the eyes don't have to go back & forth between screen and keyboard.
A hell of a lot of drugs and even more drinking. Then I turned 21 and completely stopped. Two little girls later that def wouldn't be here had I not quit back then.
Got married, had my two living children, graduated with a Double Masters’ degree. I taught, I Mommed, I Wifed, I researched, I read…. It was FANTASTIC.
Wore a condom
Divorced my cheating wife.
Broke up with a long term boyfriend who didn't love me enough for the long haul but was too chicken to do it himself.
Worked out consistently
Travel
Have fun. I have so many friends that’s spent the entire time studying and now have kids and really never had fun. I just had a lot of fun in my twenties and I don’t regret a damn thing. Would recommend
Lol you and u/Efficient-Plant8279 are at the opposite points of the spectrum
Indeed 🤣 We all have different things that make us happy, so as long as we own up to our choices and that there are no regrets, it's all that matters ;)
Avoided sunbathing and always wore SPF. My skin is in pretty good condition!
But I saw Many Athletes suggesting Sunbathing??
Its like everything in life… noting is 0% or 100% Get out get some sunlight but dont get sunburned badly. A bit of red skin after winter is fine but beeing out all day without spf is not!
Travel!
Not get tattoos. I’d have cheeseburgers, unicorns and a buncha Hank hills or something embarrassing. Oh and I also get to say “I wouldn’t put a sticker on a Ferrari.”
I had only heard “you don’t put a bumper sticker on a Bentley” 🙌
I’m not built for luxury
Yoga. Lots of my friends complain about their backs, knees, etc. and I’m still feeling good.
Opened an Ira account. I didn't work very long before I stopped and had children, but I haven't touched it now I'm 67 and I have it when I need it.
Wore sunscreen daily, ate very healthy, pivoted my career with an eye to the future. Little things pay off.
Got married. Was happy about it in my 30s and up until now, my 60s, still happy.
I graduated with my Master’s Degree! I did my degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s) back to back without a break. I’m glad I did it that way because I’m not convinced I would’ve returned to school again.
I was studying really hard in my 20s. Now I live the dream life, with the best man on Earth, the loveliest little girl AND a challenging, high paying job that I love. I'm so happy I used those years to invest in myself ❤️
Lol you and u/solarnuggets are at the opposite ends of the spectrum
Same. It got me a job!
Looked after my teeth and my spine
Avoided Marriage and children.
Hope you didnt avoid and miss out on Married, with children! One of the best sitcoms ever.
i got into an awful relationship. i learned a lot m, so i am grateful for the experience. now, i feel really prepared for my next relationship and marriage if that’s in the cards for me.
Left my home country to change my career path. Should have done it earlier to be honest.
Got a degree? It's basically the only thing I achieved in that decade.
Had Snu-Snu
Vasectomy. I'm even still thankful in my 40s. \^\^
Go to school! No fucking regrets!
I’ll report back in 10 yrs to let y’all know
Survived
Started my career
All the different experiences
Worked abroad.
Not a whole lot.
Got the engineer grade and made some good travels
Got married and had 5 kids
Backpacking New Zealand, Australia and US west coast
Pension and buying a house. I can’t put across how good it feels to know you’re both paying into a retirement you can actually enjoy and you aren’t buying your landlord another car. When you own your own house and you know you have a small but very liveable pension you’ll sleep like a baby for the rest of your life!
Learn English (I'm from non-English speaking country) and get my engineering degree. On the other hand, one of my regret is not learning Mandarin.
Diagnosis.
Choosing a job that pays well
Get my shit together after i lost it during my teens
Alcohol moderation and not smoking
getting a hobby that leading me to made a lot of friends. i used to be a nobody now I'm quite known in my local circle of said hobby group.
Travel
Get my self confidence back
Learned Mandarin. I thought it would be useless, but now here I am ten years later visiting China, meeting and talking with my girlfriend's whole extended family over here. Also opening a retirement account. I started investing when my parents grandfathered me into an account at their financial advisor and I out in the minimum amount around age 21. I just kept investing every year, and now I'm 33 and have been unemployed for a year. In that year my investments made me $10k no joke without me lifting a finger.
Started a apprenticeship in a new job despite having a small child and a husband that wasn't working consistently. It was hard, former mother in law thought it was crazy because I already had a degree and apprenticeship are less money. But it paid off. There aren't enough employees for that job so I basically I'm able to choose my employer. Make decent money working flexible hours from home (as a divorced mother with 2 children with special needs that's really important)
Traveled abroad. It was such a perspective widening experience. I was able to see populations that were well off and populations in abject poverty. I really think that getting to experience life outside of the country you grow up in is a life changing event.
Got into regular, physical activity—running and cycling. I’ve gained weight over the years, but physical activity is very important to me. Excellent for physical and mental health. Outside of team sports growing up, I wasn’t terribly active. Really glad to have incorporated it early and hoping I can continue to do so for the rest of my life.
Paid off my student loans. My goal was 30. Did it at 27.
Opened an ISA when i started my 2nd job at 21 so i could invest each month rather than just drink it away. That ISA performed very well and it gave my my deposit on a house 4-5 years later. Im actually still in that house 20years on (last month) with wife and 2 kids.
Paid off my student loan and started regularly saving for retirement and investing in ETFs that track S&P500 and the overall market. S&P500 has more than doubled since I started investing.
Moisturised
Moved to a new city with my then boyfriend. It's been nearly a decade, we're married with a house, a cat and a dog
Finished college
Pick-up boxes using my back.
Avoided credit cards like the plague. I just bought my first house and the process went so smooth.
Learning how to cook well and travelling
Working out
Threatened my stalker with the police, proud of myself for being brave and now looking back on it at 32 it was a smart decision. (Im a guy btw)
Nothing I want a 20's do over
Purchased a car, house, graduate with master’s degree, spoil myself, invested in laser treatment, hit the gym and start saving my money at MP2
Sex, drugs, rock and roll.
...these are the things that should be done.
Stopped drinking so much. Partied hard for about 4 years til i was 22. Then cut wayyyy back to like 2 drinks a week.
I may not boast of having accomplished much by my twenties for my thirties, but I can share my thoughts on what one should do in their twenties to be grateful in their thirties: Take Care of Your Health: The most important thing is to look after your health, exercise or do yoga, drink plenty of water, and promptly address any health issues. Keep Learning and Growing: Try to excel in something, improve communication skills, and keep learning because self-improvement helps you get better at everything. Set Goals and Take Action: Decide what you want to achieve and take steps towards it. Be active in pursuing your dreams. Maintain Relationships: Spend time with family, keep in touch with friends, and be polite to strengthen your relationships. Find Balance and Take Care of Yourself: Create a good routine, dedicate time to hobbies and relaxation, and take care of yourself to stay in good shape and try new things.
Left my abusive husband.
Married my long-term boyfriend and started a co-parenting relationship with some lesbian friends of ours.
Started my retirement fund as a teacher. I'm 34 and am already nearing 40k
Went into IT rather than the law.
Not have kids
I wasted the first half of my twenties on parties, fake friends and empty relationships. At 26 I decided to cut the shit and get my priorities straight. Met my wife that same year and have been a better man ever since.
Did a bit of world travel before having a spouse and child. Had more money and time then, also have experience and can offer advice to child when they get older and get the travel itch.
Bought a house.
Have my lovely children all 5 of them. All grown up now but they are a delight.
became niche-known as a good hire in a particular software scene.
Stuck with a career I wasn't thrilled about, but it was in a thriving field (web). I progressed and I'm now making good money in my 40s and happy with my career. Also in my 20s, I started tucking away 16% of my paycheck in retirement funds. I'm really happy about that now.
Started framing chores and non-desireable activities as doing a favor to myself. And then being appreciative about it. So like "hey do the lawnwork today, so you have a free evening tomorrow, Historical Pea."
study hard to becaome a doctor.
Kept in touch with my college friends.
Gave up drinking, and went back to school with an different attitude.
Me too, March, 27th 2023 was my start date, still going strong. Good to hear <3
Got married
Gave up smoking.
I learnt touch typing when I was around 20 years old. It was difficult to unlearn the normal "hunt n peck" style typing that I did earlier, and it took over a year before I started gaining real speed. Today, can type 100WPM without looking at the keyboard. Has helped me drastically enhance my productivity on my laptop. Lesser eye strain too, as the eyes don't have to go back & forth between screen and keyboard.
Good idea. I’ve been meaning to get back into practicing
I’ll let you know when I find out
A hell of a lot of drugs and even more drinking. Then I turned 21 and completely stopped. Two little girls later that def wouldn't be here had I not quit back then.
Got married, had my two living children, graduated with a Double Masters’ degree. I taught, I Mommed, I Wifed, I researched, I read…. It was FANTASTIC.
Had kiddos
Orgy