30 People Over 40 Reveal Things They Wish They Knew When They Were 20

Everyone thinks they have life figured out in their 20s. Then, by the time you hit 40, you realize you had no idea what you were doing. But that’s the way life goes, isn’t it?

It’s too bad this thread of people who are 40+ sharing advice for 20-somethings wasn’t around when I needed it. It would’ve saved me some time.

If you’re in your 20s still, soak up this thread! If you’re in your 40s, just pretend like you knew that.


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Nate

Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.