Live data from Hacker News

Ask HN: What advice do you have for confused young people?

news.ycombinator.com

11–13 of 13 posts

Re: Ask HN: What advice do you have for confused young people?

#11
- It's really hard to give good business or career advice. It's like telling someone how to dance with just words. Keep an eye out for good advice, but don't expect a silver bullet.

- Some things just become clearer with time and practice. Be patient while learning soft skills in particular.

- Keep your list of obligations small. Give yourself a wide margin for play, experimentation and spontaneity. Good things happen when you can afford to follow your gut.

- Savings let you weather bad times and multiply the impact of your actions. They greatly reduce the cost of your decisions.

- You probably have a myopic view of the professional world, so don't make any rash decisions about your career. Take the time to try things and explore your options.

Re: Ask HN: What advice do you have for confused young people?

#12
Neuroplasticity decreases with age. This generally means two things: One, embrace your confusion and explore different life paths while you still can, before your brain hardens and your attitudes stagnate. Two, don't bother trying to convince old people of anything, and take their advice with a grain of salt. Their thought patterns are in a different phase by that point.
Post reply on HN