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by codegeek 1805 days ago
This is very applicable to me.

- I would save and invest a lot more than I did. In my case, I would have an additional 500K-700K easily if I just saved when I was 27. I am almost 40 now. This is without compounding. Kids, don't waste all your disposable income. I was making six figures in my mid 20s and had no obligation except some student loans and I blew money like crazy (Bought BMWs etc). I don't regret all of it but I should have saved more. Don't be me.

- Start a business. I always wanted to do my own thing but by the time I pulled the trigger, I was 33. I regret that. A LOT.

- Spend more time with people who love you and care about you. Don't wait for one fine day. They may be gone before you know it.

- Take better care of my body than I did. I am trying to fix it now but at 27, I could have done so much more.

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The way I feel like now at 27 is that I have to choose between starting a business, spending more time with people I love or taking better care of my body. I don't see doing those 3 at the same time possible
What do you regret about the business? Doing it too late and having too many responsibilities?
Doing it too late even though it is never too late :).