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What is the best piece of advice you've ever received from a stranger?

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Lebowski_420 Mar 30, 2026 +2
Older strangers as well as older family members said this thing to me when I was young: “enjoy it, it gets worse.” They were both right.
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Much_Shine6296 Mar 30, 2026 +3
Um…. That’s literally just generational negativity LOL and also manifesting it. Like, you have no idea how GOOD life can get as you get older. I know some ppl that got out of some abusive horrendous things and thrive later in life. I stopped eating gluten and stopped having severe pain and horrible “unknown” health conditions bc of this. I feel healthier at 30 than I do at 17. 17 BRO. And I’m only gonna get better and feel happier. Life’s not worth it unless it gets better in some way. Highlight that.
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Lebowski_420 Mar 30, 2026 +2
I wasn’t talking about happiness, just about the physical fact that your body endures a lot of “damage” as you get older and for some people that turns out pretty bad. (Depending on the jobs they did, but age comes with certain physical disadvantages as you get older)
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Much_Shine6296 Mar 30, 2026 +2
Oh Jesus hahaha well say that then! Also, a lot of the times you can feel just as good as when you were young. Esp if you didn’t feel good then
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Lebowski_420 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Yeah I was talking about that aspect to be honest, maybe I should have made that more clear 😂 when it comes to happiness/emotional stability it think that mostly improves while getting older by the way. (That’s what I hear mostly)
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Much_Shine6296 Mar 30, 2026 +2
Playing devils advocate. But not always better emotionally/mentally! Lol But more importantly, have a hopeful, positive mindset that it will be great. It’s crucial. Note: I’ve lived an INCREDIBLY traumatic and unfortunate life lol and I’m not happy or at peace by any means. But I hope (and work) everyday I do, and that in itself, makes life good.
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Lebowski_420 Mar 30, 2026 +1
I feel you, I’ve been pessimistic and melancholic all my life, I’ve had my share of crazy personal problems since then as well… It’s crazy that I already saw the glass half empty even before I encountered misery. Changing your mindset helps for a lot of people, I’m sure. But for some weird reason I’ve always been slightly unhappy and I can’t say why. I’ve had that feeling before experiencing my first negative situation in life… I wish I could change that mindset but it’s been that way all my life and I can’t explain it. It bothers me.
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
This is perfectly understood. My apologies for jumping into conclusions.
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Lebowski_420 Mar 30, 2026 +1
No problem ❤️
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
My sentiments as well, I feel that it should get better. Mindset also plays a vital role. To more positivity.
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Interesting! I'd like to know how it get worse, if you don't mind.
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Lebowski_420 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Even if all in your life goes well you’ll still experience your body taking “damage” as you get older
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +2
This has changed the perspective for me. Thank you for the clarification.
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Lebowski_420 Mar 30, 2026 +2
Yeah like I stated in my previous response, most older people I know become more emotionally stable/happier as they get older. It’s just the physical fact that bothers them mostly, age takes a toll on your body unfortunately
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IDEFKWImDoing Mar 30, 2026 +2
If I were in a rush, I would’ve done it yesterday. Completely changed how I interacted with people when I was doing anything from shopping to driving
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +2
This resonates, especially when driving in my country. I really appreciate the reminder.
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IDEFKWImDoing Mar 30, 2026 +2
An older man once bumped his shopping cart against mine, then said this. It’s really stuck with me since then to remember to take a beat and realize if I’m actually rushing to be anywhere, or if I’m just going through the motions but quickly
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +2
I totally love this. It takes a wise person to pick out the lessons from it 👏
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Inevitable-Park4649 Mar 30, 2026 +2
buy one share of a tobacco company for every pack you buy
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Nice! This applies to other industries as well..
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No-Fix-614 Mar 30, 2026 +2
“No one is thinking about you as much as you think they are,” instantly made life feel lighter and less stressful.
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Absolutely! I wish more people got to understand this. It frees you of other peoples validations and presumed judgements. Thank you for sharing.
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JManc23 Mar 30, 2026 +2
Dont be a deer in head lights. Be a dear and a light for all who may be heading down a dark path.
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
I love this. Took me a bit to understand 😂 😆. Very solid advice. Thank you for sharing.
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OnePointSixOne8 Mar 30, 2026 +2
"There's no toilet paper in the restroom"
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Expound, please, it seems to have gone over my head 😃.
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Adventurous_Ask_4818 Mar 30, 2026 +2
A homeless man once told me 'don't take life so seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway.' Dude was dropping Stoic philosophy and didn't even know it
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
I concur. That's why for me, being able to laugh with and at life is extremely important.
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Far_Bad8377 Mar 30, 2026 +2
Dont talk with strangers
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
I teach this to my kids as well. Solid!
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Chinchillin234 Mar 30, 2026 +2
"Stop to have a rest, but never give up"
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
This should be preached on the mountain tops. Many people don't know how to rest. Really appreciate your sharing.
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Venomanonthe1st Mar 30, 2026 +2
Invest in your 20's
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
How I wish I had this information in my 20s, my life would be so much different. We move, regardless.
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MudTechnical9392 Mar 30, 2026 +2
One thing that I kept on my mind from a stranger is "Go where you’re wanted, not where you’re tolerated."
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Drops 🎤! The truth. Especially in relationships.
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Bright_Broccoli8615 Mar 30, 2026 +1
one random thing a stranger told me that stuck was “don’t wait until you feel ready, you’ll be waiting forever” didn’t think much of it at the time but it actually makes sense. most of the time you just figure things out as you go, and waiting for the perfect moment just slows you down
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
This is deep! It's totally relatable. I recently had to do something that perfectly fits this. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Suspicious_Stick_299 Mar 30, 2026 +1
A stranger once told me “Don’t compare your chapter one to someone else’s chapter ten” It stuck with me and changed how I view my own progress
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Jep2026 Mar 30, 2026 +1
This! Gold! I truly needed this today. Thank you.
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