The way I see it is the only person you're ever guaranteed to have to stick around your entire life is yourself, so you have two options to choose from: you can dislike that person, or you can befriend them. I'm definitely not saying it's easy—it took me from age 17 through to 21 to befriend myself and that was with the help of a counselor, but I can say my life has definitely improved since I did decide to befriend myself.
What is something everyone should know how to do at age 30?
#21
How to be disciplined. Schools/parents teach you obedience, you are nice as long as authority figures are around. Discipline is when you are accountable to yourself and you are able to do what you plan. It's a learnable and the most important skill.
9points
#22
How to end a relationship (friend or romantic) peacefully.
Things happen, life keeps going, people change and not all relationships last forever, and sometimes they need to end. It's a part of life and adulthood to end relationships that just don't work. Maybe they're toxic, maybe you just don't work anymore, maybe you outgrew eatch other, or a 1000 other reasons, but we need to learn how to gracefully and peacefully end relationships when they no longer work.
Things happen, life keeps going, people change and not all relationships last forever, and sometimes they need to end. It's a part of life and adulthood to end relationships that just don't work. Maybe they're toxic, maybe you just don't work anymore, maybe you outgrew eatch other, or a 1000 other reasons, but we need to learn how to gracefully and peacefully end relationships when they no longer work.
9points
#23
To start a retirement plan and invest monthly, even if it's only $25 a month. It's never too early.
8points
#24
Accept our differences. Instead of looking down at others and making snap judgements, have an open mind. Look for the good in people. The world is full of interesting people, why you limit yourself? People are often opportunities for future advancement, a smile or laugh when you need one, or a source of new information. Knowing how to interact with people in a sincere non-threatening way, so they relax and open up can be a thrilling experience
8points
#25
- Speak
- Walk
- Hold items in their hand
- Distnguish between colours
....these are just some of the things we'd expect from a toddler; things we should expect from an adult are too numerous to list.
- Walk
- Hold items in their hand
- Distnguish between colours
....these are just some of the things we'd expect from a toddler; things we should expect from an adult are too numerous to list.
7points
#26
"you can attract more bees with honey"... A smile and a few kind words go a lot farther in life.
7points
#27
To not be rude to your server. Honestly, someone of ANY AGE should KNOW THIS! My mom is a server and she has seen some weird s**t, yet she still works every day. (not now cause of covid but before, you get what I mean)
7points
#28
By 30, you should learn first of all that there is no standard to what you should or shouldn't know. This question does not take into account people with disabilities, financial challenges and other differences from what is "normal".
7points
#29
Learn not to dwell on the past. Everyone has overcome something by 30 and is going to achieve more. Never, ever live with ghosts.
7points
#30
breathe
7points
#31
Not that I'm 30, but I think you should be able to admit you were wrong, or at any age really. Sounds simple, but it's apparently really hard for some people to admit they were wrong.
7points
#32
Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of the advice given here has no basis more reliable than peoples own meandering experiences. The posts will dispense this advice now
6points
#33
Give yourself a break if you make a mistake. Realize that every choice you make is based on the information that you have at the time. And not knowing what will happen in the future, you must make a decision balanced on what you do know and your past experiences. A "bad" decision provides wisdom to make better choices later. Don't be so hard on yourself if you make a mistake, everyone else has made them, too.
6points
#34
How to be nice. you’re an adult you can afford to be a decent human being
6points
#35
Taxes, but dont worry, im 36 and still dont know how to do them properly.
5points
#36
Be aware of what gives you happiness, and that which gives you only a temporary high. Many people seem to spend too much time following that which t.v./society says will bring happiness, and not enough time watching their own feelings. Your mind controls the way you experience your environment. By 30, we should be aware of that, and working towards self acceptance, with a healthy diet and exercise. Then we can help others in our 40's :)
5points
#37
Know how to read a basic contract. Cell phone agreements, rental/lease agreements, car loan agreements.
Know that payday loans are a scam.
Know the benefits of a good credit score.
Understand how to achieve a good credit score.
Know that payday loans are a scam.
Know the benefits of a good credit score.
Understand how to achieve a good credit score.
5points
#38
Know how to entertain yourself when you are alone. Besides TV. Have a hobby.
5points
#39
Forgive their parents.
(Unless they are exceptional monsters)
5points
#40
Forgive yourself.
5points