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I'm 34. Here's 34 things I wish I knew at 21

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Re: I'm 34. Here's 34 things I wish I knew at 21

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> If you're a man, one of your hardest battle may be not giving in to sexual urges that cause harm to others. History is littered with otherwise entirely brilliant men who succeeded at everything but this.

It really seems quite difficult for straight men to succeed at this.

Re: I'm 34. Here's 34 things I wish I knew at 21

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> If you're a man, one of your hardest battle may be not giving in to sexual urges that cause harm to others. History is littered with otherwise entirely brilliant men who succeeded at everything but this. It really seems quite difficult for straight men to succeed at this.

Or you know, any kind of men... or women.

Think for yourself my friend. Don't just parrot what you hear.

Re: I'm 34. Here's 34 things I wish I knew at 21

#8
> One day – probably somewhere between 28 and 38 – you'll wake up and just feel 'off'. A bit sore. A bit tired. That feeling will never leave you. Be grateful for your youth while you have it.

This happened when I was 20. I don't know what else to say other than, it fucking sucks.

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