What advice would you give your 10 year old self.? Don't follow anyone blindly. Get your facts first.

[debm55]

[Basso8vb]

1. That the world is jealous of success.

And will try to tear you down.

[debm55]

3. That is very helpful Thank you Basso8vb.Especially with family.

[RoadRunner]

2. Quit smoking!

It makes you look silly.

[debm55]

4. Thank you RoadRunner. Good advice.

[sop]

5. Convince Dad to use my college fund to buy a hundred shares of Apple in 1980.

[debm55]

8. HAHAHAHAHAHAh. Thank you sop

[Easterncedar]

6. Work harder, ask questions

Be kinder

[debm55]

9. Thank you Easterncedar. Excellent Ideas to tell a 10 year old.

[hlthe2b]

7. Learn how to spot a habitual liar and avoid them in all things (where possible).

[debm55]

10. Agree, hlthe2b. Great advice for any age.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

11. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not the mirror."

Always, always... dig deeper.

[debm55]

13. Thank you very much. some_of_are_sane

[hunter]

12. I never paid attention to anyone's advice.

Why would I pay any attention to my future self?

Had to learn everything the hard way.

[debm55]

14. So did I, But I wish someone/anyone would have given me advice instead of working it out on my own.I was able to do it

Totally on my own. Without any help from my family or relatives,

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

15. When I was 14 and a freshman in high school

I realized I could graduate a year early by taking two summer school classes, one in English, the other in Social Studies. So I did just that.

I got a job and left home shortly after I turned 17. Always independent.

[debm55]

17. I was pushed ahead a year . I skipped 5th grade. Because of the circumstances in my family, I was never taught or given

advice or love . I left my home at 17 to become a nun at a convent. Then I left after a year. I was the black sheep of my family not because of my behavior. But because I was resented.for being independent and smart.

[Clouds Passing]

16. Stay away from bad boys!!!!!

[debm55]

19. HAHAHAHAHH Thank you Clouds Passing. I heard that one. I didn't start dating until I left the convent. Ran away to WV

after leaving the convent . Got pregnant to the abuser. Miscarried and we split.He was an abuser. Then went to Penn State on a scholarship, When I left to go to PS all of my artwork was thrown out. I wish I had someone to encourage me. Sorry for the rant,

[Clouds Passing]

37. Rant all you need! We all could have done better with our time and energy if we'd had good mentors.

I lost all of my artwork too. I used to win blue ribbons. Trauma robs us. Finding Self heals us.

[debm55]

39. Thank you

[Mad_Dem_X]

18. Things are going to get rough for you, but hold on.

After that rough period, things will get so much better!

[debm55]

20. I am 70 now, the physical, verbal and sexual abuse will always be in my heart. I try to make things happy for posters

who may had my life and need a bit of sunshine. I was always like that. I saw the sunshine in the darkness.

[Mad_Dem_X]

25. Bless you.

[beemerphill]

21. This is easy.

People lie. Act like you believe them, but check before you do anything based on what they told you.

[debm55]

22. Thank you beemerphill. I will take that in mind. I had a prinicipal tell me I was naive and socially inept. She refused

to nominate me for teacher of the year because of that. She left and I won the award and was awarded 5000 dollars. But thinking back it still makes my face burn.

[beemerphill]

23. Understood

When I was young, I was naive and socially inept. (I still am at times.) However, I eventually figured some things out and realized that , if you let them, some people will take advantage of you. After I woke up to this fact, I understood many things in life that I had missed before. It was a simple lesson, but it had to be learned by living life and putting the pieces together myself.

[debm55]

24. Thank you my friend.

[Hassler]

26. I gonna say just one word. No, not plastics, but Apple

Use your lawn mowing money, buy and hold.

[debm55]

27. HAHAHAHHAAHHHAHAHHA. The Graduate.

[biophile]

28. Don't let fear of failure stop you from taking chances

You have zero chance of success if you don’t even try- just because you were afraid of looking silly or that you might not succeed.
It took me nearly 40 years to overcome self doubt and insecurity. By then, many opportunities had passed. I’ve had a great life! But I’ll never know what might have been- it’s a question for all time, isn’t it? And one without answer!

[debm55]

33. Thank you biophile. What a terrific post,

[Dorothy V]

29. If I want friends I must be a friend.

1. Learn what true friendship is.
2. Watch out! Something could be sneaking up on you.
3. The first time it's their fault. The second time it is my fault.
4. Laugh and enjoy the little things in life.

[debm55]

32. Thank you very much Dorothy V. I agree with your post.

[Native]

30. that you should become fluent in a second language with the intent of moving to a democratic country that would be

safer, healthier, and contribute to your overall happiness and well-being.

[debm55]

31. Thank you very much. Native.

[Xavier Breath]

34. Don't be so afraid to take risks and fail.

The things you'll end up regretting are the things that you didn't even try, not the times you failed when you did.

[debm55]

35. Very beautiful . Thank you Xavier Breath.

[3catwoman3]

36. It's OK to have opinions that are different from those of your parents.

If something makes you uncomfortable, don't agree to it because you think it would make someone else happy.

[Earl_from_PA]

38. "What advice would you give your 10 year old self.?"

Take good/better care of your teeth...