General advice

FinancialThanks1 · 2020-01-23T18:59:37+00:00

Go and play soccer. Not knowing anyone is not a problem

SavorThePill · 2020-01-23T19:04:24+00:00

You're at a perfect age to become more enterprising! I wish that I had started looking more into financial literacy when I was your age...had I known more about stocks, ROIs, budgeting, etc., I think I'd be much farther in life. An appreciation for financial independence will develop leagues of discipline in you. On this front, I'd recommend reading or listening to Gary Vaynerchuk--I don't agree with everything he says (I'm actually vehemently opposed to some of his thinking), but I think he's a godsend for younger people trying to make sense of their lives in this world.

I'd also say not to try and change too much of yourself at once. Sure, some claim that a complete lifestyle change works, but it's more than probable that it won't. I remember reading that sweeping systematic changes in lifestyle mainly lead to reverting back to prior states of normalcy. Your body, just like your mind, prefers homeostasis and constancy. Changing or augmenting one aspect of your life at at time, gradually, will likely yield better results. Then again, some people are successful at complete realignments of themselves.

The key is to treat your life like a marathon. Every good habit, every good thing you seek to build in this life should be intended for the long haul. The pieces of value you provide to yourself or the world, such as playing guitar, are considered cultural capital (yes, that is a thing). Expanding your cultural capital is equivalent to building your kingdom.

To develop such prosperous life, it will behoove you to develop strength of character and an iron will. As you rise to and surmount more challenges, big or small, you will gain greater strength of character. Perhaps Jack Donovan's words on this matter will resonate with you.

2020-01-24T03:12:04+00:00

Definitely join a gym instead of working out at home. For one thing, you’ll have access to so many more weights/machines/equipment than you do at home. And for social skills, you will eventually meet new people at the gym, even if you work out alone. I would suggest joining your school’s gym. It’s probably free and you’ll be around more people your age. I am 20 and I go to my university’s gym. I’ve already made a few friends just by showing up and putting in work every day, and I’m not even that social (although I’m working on it). Every time I go to the gym, I see the same guys and we shoot the shit as we lift weights, talk about our classes, rip on that one bitchy teacher who never grades fairly, whatever. Thing is, most guys who go to the gym aren’t serious about it. If you stick around, the serious lifters will notice and respect it. And you’ll just naturally form friendships with them. Good luck.

Title	General advice
Author	BusinessBee5
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Comments	8
Date	January 23, 2020 6:31 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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