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Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
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Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#2Stop waffling about and buy IBM like I thought I should.
Oh, and AAPL also, but that didn't occur to me at the time.
Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#3Spend more time with my dad. I didn’t expect him to die suddenly and so young. So many times, I said things like, “Next year, we should (go somewhere, so something)” and now there is no “next year” for him.
Other than that, I’d be kinder to myself and ask for help more. I’d try to be nicer to other people, too.
But all the major stuff I would keep the same.
Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#4I’d go ahead and marry the girl. I really didn’t need to find myself.
Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#5Stay single and try for a better job so I could maybe FIRE some day
Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#6I’d go ahead and marry the girl. I really didn’t need to find myself.
"I’d go ahead and marry the girl."
Opposite for me
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#7Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#8I'll buy stocks and options after the dip in 2010.
I'll then invest in an indie retro studio regardless of it being successful or not. Or maybe just see if I can get into Nightdrive.
Family side wouldn't change much. Maybe would get the baby a few years earlier.
Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#9Spend more time with my dad. I didn’t expect him to die suddenly and so young. So many times, I said things like, “Next year, we should (go somewhere, so something)” and now there is no “next year” for him. Other than that, I’d be kinder to myself and ask for help more. I’d try to be nicer to other people, too. But all the major stuff I would keep the same.
Sorry for the loss. Lost my younger brother very recently.
As for asking for help - it is a struggle. Anyone have advice?
Re: Ask HN: You're 27 again. What would you do differently?
#10This is very applicable to me.
- I would save and invest a lot more than I did. In my case, I would have an additional 500K-700K easily if I just saved when I was 27. I am almost 40 now. This is without compounding. Kids, don't waste all your disposable income. I was making six figures in my mid 20s and had no obligation except some student loans and I blew money like crazy (Bought BMWs etc). I don't regret all of it but I should have saved more. Don't be me.
- Start a business. I always wanted to do my own thing but by the time I pulled the trigger, I was 33. I regret that. A LOT.
- Spend more time with people who love you and care about you. Don't wait for one fine day. They may be gone before you know it.
- Take better care of my body than I did. I am trying to fix it now but at 27, I could have done so much more.