[serious] 14 yo teen looking for self-improvement

SocialJusticeWhiner · 2017-03-09T04:54:30+00:00

Go to TRP and read all the top posts of all time.

Pick up Mark Rippetoe's starting strength book and dvds. You're going to have to workout more than 20 hours a day on starting strength but it's only 3 days/week. Follow his dietary recommendations and you'll put on plenty of muscle.

Start focus meditation and it'll help you study more efficiently.

Don't get into drugs or booze (keep your drinking to 2 or 3 drinks a night if you do choose to imbibe). Only wack off once a week.

Make yourself social and approach girls everyday, talk to everyone around you in class etc, make being social a habit. Easiest opener = Hello my name is_____.

Find books to read that interest you, TRP has many good recommendations.

Getting good grades will help you get into good universities and when it's time to pick one go with the best one that'll take you because it helps to get into the best jobs or grad schools.

Develop a style that suits you and dress well within it.

Losthser22 · 2017-03-09T05:00:46+00:00

Hey mate, your #1 goal should be locking up a full ride to your dream university. During high school focus on getting a full scholarship to your dream school.

third-eye-brown · 2017-03-09T08:03:13+00:00

Don't waste years of your life addicted to drugs and alcohol, but don't avoid them entirely.

Have high standards for your friends.

Be kind, and generous, and stick up ruthlessly for what you believe in.

Accept people and get to know them, sometimes it takes a little while to get to know someone that could turn into a great friend.

Don't be afraid to move on from friends if they aren't fitting with your lifestyle.

Get involved with sports / exercise, art, and music. You are at an age where continuous effort over the next 10 years will open mind boggling doors for you.

Don't get anyone pregnant for god's sake. Don't get too attached to any particular female even though it's impossible to avoid it at first.

[deleted] · 2017-03-09T08:08:42+00:00

Join a sports team or two in high school, automatic way to make lasting friendships with cool people and get in shape for a purpose

kruxofthemimed · 2017-03-09T13:41:42+00:00

Start eating well now. Eat only plants. No processed junk. No meat, dairy, or eggs. Pump your body full of nutrients then buy weight equipment/gym membership and pump some iron.

[deleted] · 2017-03-09T10:20:04+00:00

Another question for you /r/asktrp; I've started cycling to school lately and for leisure on weekends that aren't dominated by school related activities. What other 'leisure' activities, preferably productive, might you recommend to fill up spare time?

chiefbl · 2017-03-09T11:35:12+00:00

Honestly, at age 14, the most important thing to do is to experience. Don't get addicted to video games, drugs or booze. But I do believe that it's okay to dip your feet from time to time. Heck, some of my most memorable memories of high school was getting high with my close friends. Good times.

Be social. Join a club you're interested in. Don't let woman become a keystone in your life. Get good grades. Enjoy life. 10 years from now, you'll forget how your cafeteria looked like.

Work, play and enjoy life. That's all for now.

cirrusice · 2017-03-09T12:12:26+00:00

Pick up a combat sport. You probably won't do it but hey.

900PercentSaltIntake · 2017-03-09T14:02:10+00:00

how might I improve my body without compromising on my grades?

Might want to focus on nutrition more than lifting right now.

I've read things over the years that you can seriously fuck up your ligaments if you stress them too hard before you're fully grown. Eat up and grow to the maximum of your genetic potential before starting lifting to maximize that potential later down the road.

Do some stretching though so you stay flexible. You can always build muscle later.

[deleted] · 2017-03-09T23:35:33+00:00

Start lifting 5x a week and eat proper nutrients. Do drugs and alcohol but only do them for a couple of years, after that they become a distraction to the bigger picture

Title	[serious] 14 yo teen looking for self-improvement
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Date	March 9, 2017 4:40 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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