What advice would you give to your teenage self? I think I answered a daily prompt question like this long ago but maybe this old man’s memory isn’t as sharp as it once was so I’ll answer today.

I’ll try to keep it short even though my teenage self/selves could have used a lot of advice. Or maybe we weren’t listening.

Try harder academically. Stop drinking like a fish, you’re becoming an alcoholic. You don’t know what love is yet. Don’t give up on your dreams, even though a career may take you another way at times. You only have one body, take better care of it. Have more confidence in yourself. Look for and find healthy ways to stay mentally healthy. Set your sights higher.