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

Published: May 28, 2018, 11 a.m.

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.\nFull show notes\nThings mentioned in this episode:\n\nHow to Give a Killer Speech (Ep. 212)\nThe Power of Habit, by\xa0Charles Duhigg\nStarting Strength\nEssentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171)\nCooked documentary\nThe Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, by\xa0Catherynne M. Valente\n\nWant more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.\nYou 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.\nTimestamps:\n\n0:06:27 -\xa0Be less cynical and\xa0more open with your feelings\n0:13:31 - Be more empathetic when someone is hurt\n0:19:16 - Don't neglect your\xa0posture and overall health\n0:29:24 - Don\u2019t do something just so you can put it in your resume\n0:31:55 - Don't keep trying to date a friend and learn how to lose\n0:38:18 - Eat a healthier diet\n0:46:35 - Don\u2019t over-systemize your life\n0:48:56 - More free time doesn\u2019t\xa0equal\xa0more productivity\n0:52:48 - Get out of your comfort zone\n0:54:27 - Don\u2019t ask for help until you work on the problem for a while\n0:59:40 - Conclusion\n\nIf 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!\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.