Advice to young people...

[LoveCurryPies]

Life goes by so quickly. Seems endless when you are young but all of a sudden your years seem few.

Chase your dreams. Believe in yourself. Don't let others tell you you will never achieve them.

Love is just as real when your 12 or 72. It hurts just as much when rejected. But nothing you experience will be as satisfying as holding your soulmate. Be gentle, be patient.

Lads. Be there at the birth of your children. It is the most incredible thing you will experience.

Never be ashamed of where you started life. It's part of you...it helped shape you.

Never stop learning. I always thought when I was finished at school that would be the end of education. How wrong was I? The joy of life is we learn everyday. We grow through knowledge. We change through experience. At 55, you will not be the same person you were at 15.

Enjoy being young. Have fun. Fill your life with friends and family.

Don't measure life by what car you drive, the size of your house or bank balance. In your final minutes, all that will matter is the love you have for those that shared your life.

[If it be your will]

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[andyh]

Set your sights high.

It doesn't really matter how many times you fail if you eventually succeed. That success is all anyone ever remembers. So try hard and if you just fail then try again.

[spadesclaret]

Good post, LCP. I would add this - as you grow older try to retain your childhood's sense of fun. Being grown up and taking your responsibilities seriously doesn't mean turning into a miserable adult.

[Sidney1st]

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[LoveCurryPies]

Good post, LCP. I would add this - as you grow older try to retain your childhood's sense of fun. Being grown up and taking your responsibilities seriously doesn't mean turning into a miserable adult.

Hope I'm not miserable!

In recent years, I've learned to love nature as much as I did when I was at junior school. Must have been too busy chasing girls in my teens, career in my twenties and a father the next twenty years.

When I walk and see an unusual plant or insect or bird, I go home find out what it is and learn about it. Means the next walk is so much richer.

[FactualFrank]

I think one of the facts of life is that you'll never appreciate things until it's too late. I don't think any advice will change that. It's just a fact of life that we'll all take for granted and never appreciate until we're older.

There's a saying to ask the advice of older people - not because they're always right, but because they have the most experience of being wrong.

[tim_noone]

And trust me on the sunscreen !

[minnieclaret]

take life in order:
education
work
find a partner
hopefully have children
raise children
children leave
you and partner have time to find all the things you'd forgotten you love about each other.
die.
the end.

[tim_noone]

The order of my life started with childhood.and am enjoyable one!

[starting_11]

Wear Sunscreen.

(damnit, beaten to it)

[FactualFrank]

take life in order:
education
work
find a partner
hopefully have children
raise children
children leave
you and partner have time to find all the things you'd forgotten you love about each other.
die.
the end.

Thankfully, life isn't that predictable. I know where you're coming from, but it doesn't make sense that life is about reproducing and raising a family because some people can't conceive.

There is no rule book.

[Ashingtonclaret46]

Thankfully, life isn't that predictable. I know where you're coming from, but it doesn't make sense that life is about reproducing and raising a family because some people can't conceive.

There is no rule book.

Very true. Just make the most of every moment.
You are only here once so give the ball a bloody good kick ---a statement made to me by a good friend who survived three sinkings whilst serving in the RN during WWII.

[bfcjg]

I think it's from a book but the phrase is something along the lines of cast your lumber overboard let lifes journey be light. I.e. don't get bogged down with excessive possessions debt distractions.

[Rowls]

Life is full of bad advice and everyone want to hand it to you. Here are the only two bits of advice I've ever had which have remained solid:

1. Remember who your friends are
2. Too much of anything is bad for you

[Paul Waine]

One hour of hard work and application at the age of 15 is worth more than 100h at the age of 25. If you apply yourself at school, you don't have to apply yourself for the rest of your life, yet still earn more than those that do it the other way round.

The equation hard work=money only really works when you're at school (albeit with delayed results). There seems to be very little relationship between the two once you've left education, as far as I can tell.

Hi iibyw, it's good to put the effort in at school and pass some exams, though it's not the only thing that is important when you are in your "school years." Your chances aren't lost if you "put the effort in later" whether it's at 25, or 35, 45, 55 (and I hope) 65. We can all keep progressing in all sorts of different ways, learning new things. I had a friend at uni, 42 while I was 21. He'd started studying and passing exams in his mid-30s. And, I'm not saying academic qualifications/exams are what matter, lots of other things that we can all do without needing formal qualifications.

Good luck with your future.

[minnieclaret]

Thankfully, life isn't that predictable. I know where you're coming from, but it doesn't make sense that life is about reproducing and raising a family because some people can't conceive.

There is no rule book.

thankfully you are right Frank. My beef is with the ones who can't be arsed at school, have no inclination to work, might get married but before that they'll have kids with a variety of teenagers who will then expect their parents to sit the kid whilst they go out hellraising. I know all that's an exaggeration but you'll get my drift.

[cloughyclaret]

Don't waste your life on regrets. Mourn your bad decisions, take ownership of them and move forward.

Too many spend their lives looking back. We cant change what we have done, but we can change how we move forward for the better.

[brexit]

emigrate

[PutTheWheelieBinsOut]

do better than we did, aim higher and be kinder

[grapidianclaret]

Don't get married too young.
Don't have kids too soon.

[Hipper]

Your health is your number one responsibility and the earlier you take that responsibility the better.

That means eating properly and exercising sensibly.

If your parents, friends, social circumstances etc. compromise you doing the above, deal with it.

Without good health, you cannot do any of the things mentioned in all the above posts to your full potential.

[Elder statesman]

Agree with what's been said. I did my first degree at 40 and I'm still studying in my 70 th year. You're never too old to learn.
Best advice given to me;
1) change the things you can change and don't worry about the things you can't change.
2) life is like a game of cards. You can't do anything about the hand you've been dealt but it's up to you how you play it.

[ClaretMoffitt]

Don't do what I did and totally f*#k it up before you even reach 30.

[Jimmymaccer]

I sometimes feel like that CM.......

Then I think how bloody lucky I am......

[tim_noone]

Don't do what I did and totally f*#k it up before you even reach 30.

Weve all done that....in some way.pre 30 adult was same for me fell off my horse then remounted.had a good run and fell off again! onwards and upwards.

[Dazzler]

The only person you can really trust is yourself.

[Sidney1st]

The only person you can really trust is yourself.

I don't even trust myself sometimes

[Dazzler]

I should have thought someone would come up with that.

[Athletico mtoto]

As the lyrics say
"I wish that what I know now,
When I was younger "

[Dazzler]

I knew more when I was younger but folk didn't believe me

[If it be your will]

.

[If it be your will]

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[bpgburn]

Don't get married too young.
Don't have kids too soon.

I married at 18, wife 17 and 5 months pregnant, I was kicked out of school at 15 with no qualifications, and was the typical bad lad.

Fast forward 40 years, Still with same girl who is part of my being (met at school), Ruby wedding coming up, my son turning 39, daughter 35, still have no qualifications or even taken an exam to date but have a good job that has taken me all over the world liaising with company directors & CEO's, Nice home, beautiful granddaughter and good life. There are no straight rules to a good life, it's just how you deal with what it throws at you.

[Paul Waine]

I don't disagree with a single thing you've written, just making the point that learning is vastly easier when it's laid on a plate for you and when you possess young brain. It's much harder, for several reasons, once you've left school. My post was squarely aimed at 'Advice to young people', not to annoy anybody else.

I agree, learning at school can be easier, as that's generally what we go to school for. Of course, it needs sympathetic environment, including class mates that assist the learning process, rather than create distractions. And, sometimes it's not easy to handle all the distractions.

If you are in the habit of learning and gaining qualifications, uni and post-uni professional qualifications are "not too difficult" - but the motivation must come from yourself.

it's the motivation that is most important. There are always "second chances" and/or the motivation to learn new skills if that's what you want to do.

And, I believe, learning "on the job" is also possible - and a few years of real life experience can be as important, and more important than the training and qualifications gained as a teenager and young adult at school and uni.

[Pstotto]

Know what jealousy is and what forms it comes in, often from the people you trust and like, under the auspices of judgment or advice in the form of misdirection, false information, false interest to direct you away from their interest etc., so it's wise to keep who you fancy to yourself.

[MattBFC]

Can't believe we've got this far in and no advice concerning choosing a football team.

As my dad told me (I started watching mid-80s)- Burnley is your team son. It'll serve you well in later life as you'll be well used to dealing with disappointment.

[john'sroseyspecs]

The only advice my dad gave me was don't get a joint bank account

[Lancasterclaret]

Just be yourself, don't try to be someone you are not.

[Clarets4me]

Life goes by so quickly. Seems endless when you are young but all of a sudden your years seem few.

Chase your dreams. Believe in yourself. Don't let others tell you you will never achieve them.

Love is just as real when your 12 or 72. It hurts just as much when rejected. But nothing you experience will be as satisfying as holding your soulmate. Be gentle, be patient.

Lads. Be there at the birth of your children. It is the most incredible thing you will experience.

Never be ashamed of where you started life. It's part of you...it helped shape you.

Never stop learning. I always thought when I was finished at school that would be the end of education. How wrong was I? The joy of life is we learn everyday. We grow through knowledge. We change through experience. At 55, you will not be the same person you were at 15.

Enjoy being young. Have fun. Fill your life with friends and family.

Don't measure life by what car you drive, the size of your house or bank balance. In your final minutes, all that will matter is the love you have for those that shared your life.

To which I may add...

" Hate " is an ugly word...reserve it for Fascists, Dictators, and mass murderers...

Visable Tattoos... Don't !

Fans of other Football Clubs have the same disease as you, it's just a different strain !! Keep it in perspective !! If you're booing because we've lost 2-0 to one of the top Clubs in the EPL, keep in mind your Dad can remember Burnley losing 0-6 at home to Hereford Utd !

Pass your driving test ASAP, it opens up a wider world and better job opportunities..

Try and do a good deed or a favour for someone every day....you'll be surprised how often it's rewarded !

Don't rush to judge people too quickly, you've never seen life " From their shoes "...

At 20, you'll have many friends and " mates ", At 45 you'll have five people, at best, who you'll be able to ring in a crisis and have an expectation that they'd drop everything to help...

Tell your partner, whatever your sexuality, that you love them, every day ! Be good to your Mother !

And finally, if you can devise a formula to advise people which 50% of clothing they take on Holiday and never wear, then you'll be a Millionaire !

[Vino blanco]

Grow up

[starting_11]

Find a girl, settle down

If you want, you can marry

Look at me--I am old

But I'm happy

Just you take your time--think a lot

Think of everything you've got

For you will still be here tomorrow

But your dreams may not...



"...that's boyzone"

"tha's wot?"

[RingoMcCartney]

For the vast majority of your life do what you want.

But make sure you do your best to attend Turf Moor on match days as many times as possible.

Right. Carry on.

[Vegas Claret]

never believe a single word you are told by anyone, do your own research and find out the truth and life becomes far less complicated, oh and use a condom !

[Quicknick]

Beware of whores that say they don't want money.

[grapidianclaret]

I married at 18, wife 17 and 5 months pregnant, I was kicked out of school at 15 with no qualifications, and was the typical bad lad.

Fast forward 40 years, Still with same girl who is part of my being (met at school), Ruby wedding coming up, my son turning 39, daughter 35, still have no qualifications or even taken an exam to date but have a good job that has taken me all over the world liaising with company directors & CEO's, Nice home, beautiful granddaughter and good life. There are no straight rules to a good life, it's just how you deal with what it throws at you.

I agree with your last sentiment and congratulate you on your family and business success.
However, my original sentiments still stand as your success is not the norm.

[Dazzler]

Find a girl, settle down

If you want, you can marry

Look at me--I am old

But I'm happy

Just you take your time--think a lot

Think of everything you've got

For you will still be here tomorrow

But your dreams may not...



"...that's boyzone"

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[Bfcboyo]

One hour of hard work and application at the age of 15 is worth more than 100h at the age of 25. If you apply yourself at school, you don't have to apply yourself for the rest of your life, yet still earn more than those that do it the other way round.

The equation hard work=money only really works when you're at school (albeit with delayed results). There seems to be very little relationship between the two once you've left education, as far as I can tell.

Branson

[Dom]

If you're in school then look to see if there is a vocational way of doing the job you want, through trainee schemes or apprenticeships. University is all well and good but not being in debt for the next 30 years is even better. There is no limit to where I can work now, degree or not I've got 10 years work experience with relevant qualifications.

See as much of the World as you can, learn languages - even if it's just basic conversational stuff and don't be afraid of trying new things - some will work, some most definitely wont.

I'm in a pretty good position at 26 - been to many places around the World, bought a house, have a nice car, engaged, good job and some mint friends. Part luck, mostly hard work.

[Bertiebeehead]

Up bum, no babies.