I'd like to have a serious answer on this, please. I think it would be most interesting to know your most valuable piece of information in life.

What would that be, that you could pass on to others, perhaps? What has been the most valuable thing you know, in your life?

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Roadsterrider · 56-60, M

That there are no "show stoppers" unless you quit trying. "This too shall pass." Breaking up with Sally or Bill is not the end of the world, getting fired from that job is not the end of the world. As long as you work and improve, life will improve. Reach out if you need a friend. There is always someone who will listen, but a s Deluxe said, some people are evil, a friend will listen to help, choose friends carefully, some will listen to spread the tale or to just absorb the drama. And if I could talk to myself at 18 years old, my advice would be to save, even if it is only a few dollars a pay, put some away so when it comes time to buy that ring, or house or car, it doesn't hurt so much. My second bit of advice for myself would be to not take myself so seriously.

LadyGrace ·

@Roadsterrider

WOW!! That's really great advice. Thank you for sharing it.

Roadsterrider · 56-60, M

@LadyGrace Thank you, believe me, it took a lot of bumps and bruises for me to be where I am today. And really, I am not sure I would give a younger me that advice because a lot of those bumps and bruises helped me become who I am today, and I am in a good place today.

LadyGrace ·

@Roadsterrider

Same for me. You just can't beat experience. It is the best teacher we have learned some hard lessons but I'm grateful for them because I learned a lot and that helps me to help others sometimes. And that's worth it all. As you mentioned, we wouldn't be where we are today, if it wasn't for the rough times. All the money in the world can't make up for that. I think a wise person doesn't mind correction but profits from it because he knows it is what is best for him or her. We would never learn and grow or become mature if everything went smoothly. There are a plethora of lessons to learn so we can not repeat them again, but better our lives.

Roadsterrider · 56-60, M

@LadyGrace I forget where it came from, but I read that "Good judgement comes from experience, most experience comes from poor judgement."

LadyGrace ·

@Roadsterrider

Very true and wise words. Your first post was beautiful. This one, as well. Very wise conclusions.