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  1. UroTrash

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    #1 UroTrash, Jul 25, 2005
    Serious question.


    If you have a child or friend's child that's going out in the world, what ONE piece of advice would you give them?

    I'd say: Stay out of debt. House is OK, and car EARLY ON, otherwise, no debt that's not paid off EVERY MONTH!

    It's the Golden Handcuffs otherwise.
     
  2. GrigioGuy

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    #2 GrigioGuy, Jul 25, 2005
    Don't have kids. Nothing will suck a person under faster than uncontrolled breeding. If you're a guy, that means be careful, because there are women out there who will absolutely "oops" you on purpose.
     
  3. Dane

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    #3 Dane, Jul 25, 2005
    My wife says, "Go to college."

    I say, "Work hard, play hard and be smart doing both."

    Dane
     
  4. Texas Forever

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    #4 Texas Forever, Jul 25, 2005
    Assuming that this 17-year old knows how to read a book, instead of a computer, buy him or her a copy of Thomas Friedman's "The World is Flat" book. The future really will be a world without borders. Or, at least I sure hope so because the alternative will be war.

    Dale
     
  5. darth550

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    #5 darth550, Jul 25, 2005
    Only believe half of what you hear and don't sweat the small stuff!
     
  6. FarmerDave

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    #6 FarmerDave, Jul 25, 2005
    For a guy: What Tillman said.

    For a gal: Stay the **** away from John Lamour. :D
     
  7. UroTrash

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    #7 UroTrash, Jul 25, 2005
    Hey Dale, I'm not 17 , but that's in my Amazon shopping cart for the next check out (at your advice!).
     
  8. Noelani

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    #8 Noelani, Jul 25, 2005
    One of the most important things my dad told me when I was a teenager was not to burn bridges when I left a job.
     
  9. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #9 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jul 25, 2005
    "Stay in drugs, drink school, and don't do milk" - Mr. T cartoon on SNL
     
  10. Dane

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    #10 Dane, Jul 25, 2005
    Ahhh come on. John's all about female enhancement.

    d
     
  11. FarmerDave

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    #11 FarmerDave, Jul 25, 2005
    And Dane. Stay away from Dane. ;)
     
  12. Dane

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    #12 Dane, Jul 25, 2005
    My wife does.

    d
     
  13. Supercarlover

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    #13 Supercarlover, Jul 25, 2005
    As someone who's recently been there (only 4 years ago)......don't be afraid to work hard. But, in your hard work, don't knock other people down. Those relationships are what will keep you going. Oh, and enjoy what you do. Regardless of whether you're at the top or the bottom of the totem pole. Rest assured that will change, but enjoy it while you're there.
     
  14. darth550

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    #14 darth550, Jul 25, 2005
    No glove no love!!!!!
     
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    #15 stax, Jul 25, 2005
    its a funny thing cuz my dad give me this talk about 4 weeks ago
    i am 17 and have left home for 6 weeks for a summer program

    work hard and play even harder
    dont spend too much money
     
  16. scud

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    #16 scud, Jul 25, 2005
    you beat me to that line by 20 minutes

    rock on
     
  17. Z0RR0

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    #17 Z0RR0, Jul 25, 2005
    Never lose a phone number and contact info.

    *uck the car, get a house first.
     
  18. FarmerDave

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    #18 FarmerDave, Jul 25, 2005
    No kidding!
     
  19. chrlsstyles

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    #19 chrlsstyles, Jul 25, 2005
    wear a rubber.
     
  20. Sfumato

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    #20 Sfumato, Jul 25, 2005
    Marry for money, and don't go into medicine
     
  21. ashsimmonds

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    #21 ashsimmonds, Jul 25, 2005
    it's all downhill from here so make sure you've got good wheels :cool:
     
  22. LetsJet

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    #22 LetsJet, Jul 25, 2005
    Uro,

    1. Live below your means

    2. Save for a rainy day

    3. Experience life to the fullest within the law

    4. Be thankful for what you have
     
  23. jptyke

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    #23 jptyke, Jul 25, 2005
    Use Condoms
     
  24. PSk

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    #24 PSk, Jul 25, 2005
    Be honest and live clean ...

    Pete
     
  25. AntonyR

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    #25 AntonyR, Jul 26, 2005
    My Dad use to say to me that anyone can make money but no many can save money.

    Are you going to make a spreadsheet with all these qoutes or you going to pick one :)


    Antony
     
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