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I feel like I would make use of it more if I could do it again. Maybe that's weird, I don't know.

Edit; To ask more of a question. What would you do differently?

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

School? No. University: Maybe.

It's never too late to learn things. Read some books, visit a library and get the standard literature. It's not as easy as if you were learning as a kid, because adults have other things to do and it's difficult to muster up the time... But I still like to broaden my perspective and learn new things. And I admire people who are like 65 and choose to attend some university course or learn a new music instrument.

Turning back time isn't an option. So think about what you actually want and go for it. There probably is a way if you really want to...

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

when i was about 10 or so we moved to a new neighborhood. obviously that meant exploring the new area, and making new friends. the first people i met in that area lived down the road from me. two of my new friends were brothers, one a bit older than the other, both several years older than me. they had a neighbor, who was my age, and we attended 3rd grade together.

the older brother was a bit wiser and kinder, the younger brother could be a bit bullheaded at times. when i was about 15, i left to live with my dad. those 5 or so years seemed so incredibly formative on my upbringing, for good or bad. around that time the younger brother died in a car wreck, and i really hadn't spent much time with them since i moved away.

to this day, i remember something the older brother taught me, which was to try to learn something new everyday. you won't always succeed, but it's still important to try.

i'm 40. the amount of time i lived there was really only about 1/8th of my life. but i still try to learn something new everyday.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I can relate to that. It's fascinating that even limited time with some people provides us with something lasting for life.

I think there is really quite some truth to it. We adults oftentimes are captured within our daily grind. And you have to pay attention.