ITT: oldfags give youngfags life advice. 38yr old man, not the oldest here I'm sure but I've gotten my share and witnessed plenty of learning moments through friends and family. I'll start with the basics.
>don't put pussy on a pedestal
there's literally billions of them out there
>pay your taxes
feds will give ya some leeway, the state on the otherhand will assrape everything you know and love over 20 bucks
>stay close to family/siblings (unless they really are shit)
your parents love you. Love them back.Your siblings will be the closest connection to your past you will ever have
>money isn't everything
Yes it's important, but only to a point, there is more to life than just getting laid and chasing dollars
>moderation in all things
drugs, sex, work, all things
>if you can, travel
the rest of the world is nothing like where you live right now. Getting out and experiencing it, learning it, is priceless.
>treat your future self like you would treat a dear family member
Don't knowingly fuck yourself. Like not paying your bills to buy drugs or otherwise fuck off
>remember that everyone you encounter is just like you, a person, living their lives. Don't be a dick just cause you can, or because they deserve it. Just like this life is your experience, their life is theirs. They are just people, just like you.
>if you're under 25 and in a serious relationship you're moving too fast
A lot can change about yourself in your early twenties. Most of the time people at that age don't really know wtf they want. Don't rush shit like marriage, kids.
>be yourself
acting like something you're not is only lying to yourself. Pursue the things that you want, don't chase goals to appease other people. I'm looking at you, closet fags.
At the end of the day, life is all about relationships, experience and compassion.