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by dano414 4716 days ago
A few things I found with getting older; 1. Fear of death actually lessens? At least with me. In my twenties, I was a walking Woody Allen with a brain tumor. 2. If my sex drive was like it's been lately; I might be a billionaire? I spent a lot of time chasing tail. 3. Anxiety will lessen as you age. You will probally just stop drinking in your late 40's-- just because you don't need the effect anymore. 4. You will lose a lot of good friends, if like me, you enjoyed people older than you. A therapist once told me to make friends with younger people; they will outlast you. I though it was selfish at the time, but understand now. 5. Treat your mother, or father well. They most likely were you only Cheerleaders in life. 6. Success has many heads. Meaning some of you might mike a fortune. Some might find something they truely love doing in life. And, some are blessed with good genes--yes, good looking people, many times, are treated well. 7. Your interest will vastly change as you age, at least for me. I hated computers when I was younger. I loved philosophy and art. 8. It really goes by so quick it's sad. I really mean that. Don't spend your life in an office, or anywhere if you are just waiting until retirement. Most guys die in retirement, only after collecting a few pension checks. Get used to living on the cheap, if you feel you just don't like the 9-5 B.S.. The chicks that will stay with a underemployed guy, truely love you. 9. I never thought I would get old, but it happens. 10. In terms of health-- eat less. That's all I can say. Forget about working out all the time-- joint damage. Vitamins--might make things worse? Try to get enough sleep. And moderation in drugs and alcohol. 11. Stay humble, if you ever were? Don't ever rule out a nervous breakdown. Meaning, do think you're Superman. 12. If you ever break out of middle class-- really give back. Most every rich guy I ever met, had a rich parent.