Geezers Share a Cornucopia of Fantastic Wisdoms They Wished They Knew When They Were Young and Spry
Sage wisdom is invaluable. Like the tribes or yore, we rely on our elders in order to teach us valuable lessons about survival and life in general. Although we may not need to know which berries are edible or how to tan a hide, nowadays elderly folks still have a cornucopia of fantastic wisdom to share with their predecessors– and youngens everywhere would do well to listen to them!
Scroll onward to check out Reddit's latest collection of timeless insights and advice that just might save you a whole lot of trouble when you reach your golden years. Here are some golden nuggets of wisdom straight from the geezer's mouth (which must be flossed, brushed, and meticulously maintained).
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Teeth! Maintaining those teeth earthy in life will not only save a lot of pain, but save enough money to vacation like a king.
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A healthy diet and exercise because it is easier to stay in shape than it is to get in shape. Keep learning because the world keeps changing. Find an inexpensive hoppy. Learn how money works. Make and continue to refine a budget and live within your means. Save money.
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Get a job with a dental plan. Go twice a year.
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Advice I got when younger, ‘up till 30 your body and health are what your genes give you, after that it’s what you put into it'.
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Adjacently, be kind to your knees! Not being kind to my knees is one of my only great regrets in life.
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Nobody says “I wish I didn't put all that money into diversified investments when I was young", but you can definitely find people who says “I wish I have spent a little more on things/activities I liked when I was young” or “I wish I had taken a little bit more time for myself and focued less on my job”. So yeah it's a matter of balance.
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The older I get – I just turned 65 – the more grateful I am that I quit sugar and white flour at 19 and quit smoking at 22.
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The saying: It's easier to maintain than attain
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Regular exercise is hugely important for quality of life. The older you get the stronger the effect. Lack of exercise ages like nothing else.
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The problem is… you think you have time. Life is short when you're young and the says and years seem long, you think life will last forever. That is a trick. You cannot buy more time. Stop wasting it on your phone, arguing over piddly things, being hateful or angry. You're wasting your precious time, and none of that matters in the end.
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Exactly. Last year I was 30. I woke up and now (legitimately) I'm 62. Blink of an eye. The good news I'm comfortable retired, but time goes VERY fast. And agree, don't waste your time being hateful/angry/petty/vengeful. It's not worth it. DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. Trust me.
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Oh yeah? Last year I was 18 and now I'm 75.
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Benjamin Button has entered the chat.
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Also, stop wishing you life away. Retirement comes in a blink of an eye. What they don't tell you is you lose alot of people along the way. You may not be healthy, solvent, or alone when the time comes. Or you may be unlucky enough not to see it. If you make time for your kids now, they'll make time for you late.
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Staying active in retirement… both physically and socially. You retire and sit… you die.
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Stretching. The answer is absolutely stretching… And water.
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Yes! In college one of my acting classes taught us to start and end every day with a simple 15 minute stretching routine. It's crucial for my mental health.
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Just remember, if someone offers you a breath mint, take it.
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You meet very few people in your life you actually really connect with. Make sure you keep in touch with them.
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Work smarter not harder. Call your grandma. Be the person your dog thinks you are.
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The vacuum wrestler? A hero. Brave and strong enough to defend the home from the monster.
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Kindness, inderstanding, and empathy
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Underrated answer. Movies and TV rarely demonstrate this, but being kind and helpful is what separates us from the animals.
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Taking care of your skin!
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Wear earplugs at loud events and be aware of your headphone volume. Hearing aids are expensive and insurance doesn't cover them.
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It doesn't even matter whether you get good grades or not.
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Flossing
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Travel. One day you will reflect on your life experiences and remember the highs and lows! I can guarantee that traveling, experiencing different cultures, food, and sights will be primarily your highs and a life worth lived! Oh and wear sunscreen.
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Everyone is interesting. No matter who you are or what you do. Approach people that way. Be curious about the lives and trajectories and stories of other people.
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