10 Things We'd Tell Our 18-Year-Old Selves (Ep. 213)

Another year older, another year wiser. In this week's episode, we're reflecting on a few lessons it would have been nice to learn earlier, and we're passing the savings onto you. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Give a Killer Speech (Ep. 212) The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Starting Strength Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Cooked documentary The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, by Catherynne M. Valente Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:06:27 - Be less cynical and more open with your feelings 0:13:31 - Be more empathetic when someone is hurt 0:19:16 - Don't neglect your posture and overall health 0:29:24 - Don’t do something just so you can put it in your resume 0:31:55 - Don't keep trying to date a friend and learn how to lose 0:38:18 - Eat a healthier diet 0:46:35 - Don’t over-systemize your life 0:48:56 - More free time doesn’t equal more productivity 0:52:48 - Get out of your comfort zone 0:54:27 - Don’t ask for help until you work on the problem for a while 0:59:40 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.