What is something you would tell your 18 year old self ?

That is a hard question because I made some big mistakes but they led to who I am today. I think I would have told myself to keep my friends close, stay in shape, and being push over doesn't make you a good SO.

OHHHHH and buy more firearms a ban is coming.

Don't settle. Go with your gut. Get an education. It won't matter 1 month, 1 year or 10 years from now. Don't hold grudges. Learn how to forgive. Buy your own home. The mean girls end up looking really crappy at 40 because they were mean. Think before you speak. Be kind to everyone, even the nerdy geeks - you will probably work for them eventually. Don't take yourself too seriously. There isn't much in life you can't fix. Learn how to change your own tire and oil. Love your family. Love your friends. Love your life or change it.

Grunge is no one's friend.

Spend more time with your grandfather.

Yes!

Stop drinking and smoking the funny stuff idiot, ugggg!!! Learn to enjoy life without the fog and find some real faith based friends.

From,                                                                                                                            Older wiser me.

The "Flock of Seagulls" hair does not make you look cool.  

Screw Apple, invest in Google!

Also, get a technical degree in college rather than a business degree. Tech is not my thing but you can get a good paying job anywhere with an engineering or computer degree. Business degrees seem to be great for getting low paying office jobs. 

Then sell it in October 2012.

Way too many things to list, but here are a few:

Learn Spanish and French and maybe German (Learn many languages is maybe better)

Buy Apple Stock and Microsoft stock.

Stay in Shape and eat better.

Travel and see as much of the world as you can.

Enjoy life and meet many different people.  You can learn so much from others.

Alcohol does not need to be consumed in large quantities every weekend just because you are playing in a rock band.  You can say no to shots even though the keep coming to you on stage.

Little Debbie is a . 

Strengthening your body and strengthening your mind are NOT an either/or choice. 

Those successful people you see that you assume must be fundamentally smarter or more together than you? They are normal flawed human beings too - they just trust their training.

Related: you do not need to be 100% flawless to move forward in life. Fear kills.

My 18-yr-old self was back in 1986.  There was no Google.  And even if there was, it launched at $100 per share.  Tough to scrape up for say 2 grand for 20 shares back then.  Although on Sep 24, this year, those 20 shares would've been worth $755 per.  A gain of $13,100.

Apple on the other hand back in '86 was selling at around $5.  On Sep 24, this year, those 400 shares purchased would've been worth $545 per.  A gain of $216,000!  A $10,000 purchase of 2,000 shares back in '86 would have you a MILLIONAIRE today!

Starting in 2009 Apple has EXPLODED in value!

I stand corrected!

Guess I know where to invest when everything starts over after the fiscal cliff and the inevitable apocalypse.