Legal doesn’t mean moral
Illegal doesn’t mean immoral
You can’t experience non existence so don’t worry about death
Your purpose in life is to improve the universe
You are always completely free even if your choices are limited
The easiest way to improve the universe is to smile
Dancing is fun
School isn’t the best years of your life
Just because someone tells you something confidently, doesn’t make it true
If you’re telling a lie, say it confidently
Trying lots of different things shows more character then sticking to something you don’t enjoy
Don’t bother chasing girls, by the time your ready to settle down they’ll be chasing you
Learn to think rationally
The bible doesn’t make any sense
Be confident, what’s the worst that can happen
There is no shame seeking help
The majority aren’t always right
You don’t need a reason to laugh
If someone hurts you, tell them
A group of people are dumb
There are many norms in our culture which are really stupid
Don’t judge people but don’t let people push you around
Write your thoughts down
You don’t have to plan your life in your teens but a little direction is always good
Try to understand how others may perceive your actions
People only seem irrational because you have not had their life experiences
Your penis has very short term goals that probably aren’t conducive to achieving your long term goals
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title: Things I wish I knew when I was younger
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Legal doesn't mean moral
Illegal doesn't mean immoral
You can't experience non existence so don't worry about death
Your purpose in life is to improve the universe
You are always completely free even if your choices are limited
The easiest way to improve the universe is to smile
Dancing is fun
School isn't the best years of your life
Just because someone tells you something confidently, doesn't make it true
If you're telling a lie, say it confidently
Trying lots of different things shows more character then sticking to something you don't enjoy
Don't bother chasing girls, by the time your ready to settle down they'll be chasing you
Learn to think rationally
The bible doesn't make any sense
Be confident, what's the worst that can happen
There is no shame seeking help
The majority aren't always right
You don't need a reason to laugh
If someone hurts you, tell them
A group of people are dumb
There are many norms in our culture which are really stupid
Don't judge people but don't let people push you around
Write your thoughts down
You don't have to plan your life in your teens but a little direction is always good
Try to understand how others may perceive your actions
People only seem irrational because you have not had their life experiences
Your penis has very short term goals that probably aren't conducive to achieving your long term goals
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