Going Back in Time to Visit Your Younger Self

OldNotWIse

Not sure where to put this thread but anyway, feel free to move.

A colleague and myself were thinking about the hypothetical situation where one could go back in time to visit their younger self and give one nugget of information to themselves that would help them along the journey. After days, neither of us could come up with just one piece of advice so we said we'd go for 3. I'm still waiting for his answers, but after some drunken pontification, I think the following three would be mine:

1. Keep your credit rating squeaky clean

2. It's likely that what you do after your leaving cert will have a bigger bearing on your future career than the actual exam itself

3. Never compromise your own happiness or ideals for the sake of romantic love - there will always be someone better for you

Not much after 28 years but there you go.

Any contributions?

SouthTippBass

4. Check that this thread hasn't been done before.

Boscoirl

Dont eat that kebab

FatherLen

don't start smoking

kfallon

Never look back....always look forward....unless Dale Winton is behind you!!!

Agricola

Thing won't just work themselves out, or fall into your lap. Even if it seems that way for other people. You have to know where you're going and how to get there.

Funglegunk

Don't slap that sunburnt girl's back in Gran Canaria you cheeky little pup.

OldNotWIse

SouthTippBass wrote: »

4. Check that this thread hasn't been done before.

1. learn to count (4 has no place in a 1-3 game)
2. if you dont think a thread should exist due to similar threads existing...er dont post on it?
3. be nice

SouthTippBass

OldNotWIse wrote: »

1. learn to count (4 has no place in a 1-3 game)
2. if you dont think a thread should exist due to similar threads existing...er dont post on it?
3. be nice

1. I dont think anybodys paying attention to your 1-3 rule.
2. Never mentioned anything regarding weather this thread should exist or not.
3. That was me being nice.

Don't ride that nurse.

Sin City

Put a 100 euros on Greece winning euro 2004

OldNotWIse

SouthTippBass wrote: »

1. I dont think anybodys paying attention to your 1-3 rule.
2. Never mentioned anything regarding weather this thread should exist or not.
3. That was me being nice.

I think you're looking for the "I want to fight with someone for the sake of it" thread - try an abortion/gay marriage one - they're full of people willing to give you the anonymous little spat you're clearly looking for

If your parents don't like him, there's probably a damn good reason.

MIRMIR82

Go to college
don't smoke

rgmmg

Sin City wrote: »

Put a 100 euros on Greece winning euro 2004

Why only 100?

Soups123

Tell myself its true what all the grown ups say enjoy your youth as best you can it'll be gone soon.

OldNotWIse

Soups123 wrote: »

Tell myself its true what all the grown ups say enjoy your youth as best you can it'll be gone soon.

true, and realise that the point at which you are least confident about your body (say 17-20) is actually when you have the best figure, youthful complexion that hasn't yet been ravaged by drinking and smoking etc

I'm more confident about my body and looks now than when I was a teenager/early twenties but it's definitley further south and "cuddly" now :mad:

Faith+1

Sin City wrote: »

Put a 100 euros on Greece winning euro 2004

At 100/1 you would of picketed €10,000 plus you 100 back. Nice!

Daidy2011

Let me add my 3:

Apply yourself more in school. You have the brains and apptitude but not the right attitude.

Don't smoke.

Don't bottle things up inside you, be open with your thoughts and emotions (maybe a male thing, but certainly a family trait so I didn't lick it off the ground).

SouthTippBass

OldNotWIse wrote: »

I think you're looking for the "I want to fight with someone for the sake of it" thread - try an abortion/gay marriage one - they're full of people willing to give you the anonymous little spat you're clearly looking for

Roll on with the If you could go back in time thread#476 then. Honestly, if you are going to be so sensitive with your threads, dont post them in Afterhours.

Max Power1

Dont get your (now ex-)fiance's name tattooed lol. She will ask, but what you say is NO!

Tazium

The winning Irish and Euro lottery numbers for all draws since.

im invisible

get busy living or get busy dying

Ledger

1. They will always tell you that school is the best time of your life. That's a load of sh1te. School will be hard as hell, stand up for yourself more and don't take bullies' crap lying down like you may feel like doing.

2. Appreciate, and spend time with, your friends more. Some of them will not be with us as long as you may think.

3. Stop over thinking everything. It really doesn't help.

HigginsJ

OldNotWIse wrote: »

Not sure where to put this thread but anyway, feel free to move.

A colleague and myself were thinking about the hypothetical situation where one could go back in time to visit their younger self and give one nugget of information to themselves that would help them along the journey. After days, neither of us could come up with just one piece of advice so we said we'd go for 3. I'm still waiting for his answers, but after some drunken pontification, I think the following three would be mine:

1. Keep your credit rating squeaky clean

2. It's likely that what you do after your leaving cert will have a bigger bearing on your future career than the actual exam itself

3. Never compromise your own happiness or ideals for the sake of romantic love - there will always be someone better for you

Not much after 28 years but there you go.

Any contributions?

If you go back in time you cant talk to yourself. It would create a paradox in the spacetime continum and the universe would be destroyed

OldNotWIse

[QUOTE=SouthTippBass;80637273]Roll on with the If you could go back in time thread#476 then. Honestly, if you are going to be so sensitive with your threads, dont post them in Afterhours.[/QUOTE]


Great

OldNotWIse

Tazium wrote: »

The winning Irish and Euro lottery numbers for all draws since.

There's always one

fishy fishy

get out and see the world, it gives you a broader perspective

never give up what you want to suit somebody you "think" you are in love with.

Always try to have a focus, and work during your life - work hard and play hard
Don't just sit around watching the clock thinking you have an "easy life" on the dole - fact is you have no life - life is far more rewarding when you work for what you have.

I think I may have done this wrong - this would be advise for any young person. and not myself. thankfully I have always been lucky enough to work.

Elfinknight

1. Buy in 1997
2. Sell in 2007
3. Don't think with your ****