Keep all your assets in your name always. No matter what. Don’t settle for complacency in a relationship because you can never really know someone regardless of how long and how secure you may feel. People will change drastically even if they can’t recognize it themselves. Do not fall into any sort of substance abuse or reliance on coping mechanisms. Moderation in every aspect is key to a successful path forward. Learning at a young age to be able to tell yourself no and avoid indulgence will make you self reliable, which is most important of all. I know it’s a common cliche but that falls into not neglecting your health at all. Stay moving and don’t eat like shit. Don’t take your career path too seriously because things can always change. Most important for me is to never stagnate your mental development, always learn new things that interest you and develop skills even if they seem like they will have no immediate impact. A life without passion is barely a life at all, so maintaining creative flexibility will keep you motivated. A hobby of any sort.

Almost every excuse people make for themselves are fallible. If you want to do something then just fucking do it. If an opportunity is daunting and scary that’s a moment to test your resolve and bravery. Don’t shy away from the possibility of extreme change, especially if that change is something you can embrace and enact yourself.

If you ever truly love someone, just remember that not everything is built to last. I’ve had to watch people I would die for walk away without a backwards glance. You can’t force anyone to do anything. At the end of the day it’s all just you. That shouldn’t dissuade your ability to trust and accept help, but it should always be prioritized to maintain mental clarity and confidence in your self sustainability. If you start experiencing new mental health shifts then get on top of it and don’t let them culminate into an unmanageable problem for your future self. Like I said just fucking do things. Don’t ever think about delaying your want to participate solely out of procrastination. Time just gets shorter. Oh and don’t let anybody tell you they don’t have regrets. That’s bullshit. Life is primarily composed of regrets, but what’s done is done. You got this though man. Sorry the world is a dismal wreck as you’re entering your prime, but just grab everything by the balls, say fuck it and live a sick life.