Top 10 things to tell an 18 year old

[davemaxi1970]

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whoops double post!!

 

[QC]

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Holy carp Aldo. Now, there is a story to scare these little knuckleheads with <br />

Originally posted by Ron G:<br /> Live for today, but save money for tomorrow.

Ron's point is one that I have struggled with a lot. I think that you do need to live for today . . . and that is somewhat contradictory with something else I agree with, which is plan for tomorrow. We do already have a savings one that I like because I wanted to include the time element in that message. Sooo . . . I just added two that I don't think have been mentioned yet. "You have a responsibility to be happy". This should cover the ultimate part of living for today. And "Always be honest with yourself" which is a big deal to me and addresses JB's number 6. If you are the problem, admit it. If you are the flake, don't blame it on your boss. If you are the reason for an argument with your spouse, don't blame it on him/her. If you are causing good things, take credit for them, especially with yourself.<br /><br />We are now into the bump and adjust period. I have chosen to drop the Faith in God, which was a very tough decision. My reasoning is that I want this list to be taken seriously, and sadly the inclusion of a faith type message may limit how this whole list is received by some. This will not be an indication to my kid that faith is not an extremely important thing to be grappled with because of previous discussions. This is another reason that I was inclined to take it off. I also added a reference to Navigator's very wise warning about credit on items that depreciate. That should take care of credit cards.<br /><br />1) Always be honest with yourself<br />2) Do what you say and mean what you say<br />3) Never make a major decision when you are: angry, horny, or hungry<br />4) Life is not fair<br />5) You know right from wrong, always have the convictions to do what’s right<br />6) Don't step aside, step up<br />7) Live within your means and be very cautious about using credit for things that depreciate<br />8) Pay yourself first and start now<br />9) You have a responsibility to be happy<br />10) The most important decision you will ever make is choosing your spouse, the choice will account for 98% of your happiness or 98% of your misery<br /><br />Rule change ALERT!!!<br /><br />I don't have a pregnancy one here or a goal setting one yet and a lot of you have mentioned both. If we add anything, something has got to go or there needs to be a logical consolidation. So now if you have something to add, you need to consider what needs to be removed or adjusted . . .<br /><br />BTW, I am going to print this whole thread for him. You guys are really good.

 

[deeep water]

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honor your mother your father and your country,defend the weak,and stand beside the strong,never give up,,and dont ever let them buy you off,,no matter what

 

[KilroyJC]

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Start saving NOW!<br /><br />Once you lose your integrity, you can NEVER regain it.<br /><br />Nobody gets out alive - laugh every day, even if it is as yourself. "Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves - they shall never cease being amused."<br /><br />and<br /><br />No - It does not get easier whe you grow up!

 

[RubberFrog]

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I can't believe I'm still on the list.

 

[Nos4r2]

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Here's a couple for you...<br /><br />If it's legal and looks like fun, do it before you're too old to bounce when you fall off. (this does NOT apply to girls!)<br /><br />If you fall off, get back on and do it right.

 

[QC]

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Hey all, thanks for bumping this back up. Who knows what will survive what should become known as the Doldrum . . .<br /><br />RF,<br /><br />It's a good one . . .<br /><br />Anyway gang, noone is commenting on the existing ten. I made a rules change darn it!!! <br /><br />We need to confirm, reject and/or adjust what we have. I added a couple of my own (also a rules violation . . .).

 

[imported_Curmudgeon]

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I may be dumb now, but you'll think I'm a whole bunch smarter by the time you're 30.

 

[Limited-Time]

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QC,<br />Numbers 7&8 could be combined to make room for an additional rule. Add to #4 ....get over it or change it.

 

[QC]

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LT, thanks. #4 could be added to #1. I think personal responsibility is an important message. #1 addresses that, and so does #4. Hey, life's not fair, be honest with yourself and either fix it, or quit biotching. May be a little of a stretch, I'll noodle on it.<br /><br />OK, I noodled, I have combined 1 & 4. I have left 7 & 8 separate so far, although I see the wisdom of a merge. I think credit and savings have been so important in many of our lives that it deserves double billing. Finances are a big deal for a young adult.<br /><br />We now have room for a pregnancy or goal setting one in the #4 slot. BTW, there has been no ranking so far, and I am not sure that it is necessary.<br /><br />1) Always be honest with yourself, life is not fair, but most things good and bad can be traced back to you<br />2) Do what you say and mean what you say<br />3) Never make a major decision when you are: angry, horny, or hungry<br />4) <br />5) You know right from wrong, always have the convictions to do what’s right<br />6) Don't step aside, step up<br />7) Live within your means and be very cautious about using credit for things that depreciate <br />8) Pay yourself first and start now<br />9) You have a responsibility to be happy <br />10) The most important decision you will ever make is choosing your spouse, the choice will account for 98% of your happiness or 98% of your misery

 

[aspeck]

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Actually, the top 10 would be the Ten Commandments. Maybe you should number these 11 - 20?!?!

 

[QC]

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Originally posted by aspeck:<br /> Actually, the top 10 would be the Ten Commandments. Maybe you should number these 11 - 20?!?!

I agree, these really are 11 - 20 . . .

 

[Reel Poor]

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Never jump out of a perfectly good plane

 

[Andrew Leigh]

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Try some of these<br /><br />- That which mans mind conceives that also must man control.<br />- It’s what we value, not what we have that makes us rich.<br />- Success is a matter of luck, ask any failure.<br />- He who practices what he preaches may have to put in some overtime.<br />- You never learn anything by talking.<br />- Good judgement comes from experience, experience from bad judgement.<br />- When selling yourself don’t misrepresent the goods.<br />- Luck always seems to be against the man who depends on it.<br />- Some fellows' dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake to do them.<br />- You cannot control the length of your life but - you can control the breadth, depth and height.<br />- It takes a lot of time to achieve instant success.<br />- One reason why so few recognise the opportunity is because it is disguised as hard work.<br />- Unless we know what we want we stand a poor chance of getting it.<br />- If you’re not mature enough to take criticism, you’re too immature for praise.<br />- If at first you don’t succeed try doing it the way you were told.<br /><br /><br />Cheers<br />Andrew