What would you tell your 18 year old self?

I read an article about people in Silicon Valley and Tech saying what they would tell their 18 year old selves. I thought it would be cool to see what everyone here says! I would tell myself something too except I'm still 18 right now! Regrets, reflection, and advice?

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Cease playing all video games. Know when to recognize a sunk cost (girls) Cleaner diet? Be more diplomatic with your significant other

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Go to the best school you can get into for what you want to do; don't let anything hold you back (e.g. friends, significant other, distance).

Save your money; just because you don't have many bills to pay if any, doesn't mean you should spend it.

Study abroad and travel any opportunity you get to. If you're going to spend money for a vacation look into places far away.

Have at least one serious relationship, just know when your relationship isn't working out then move on and learn from it.

 

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