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I’ve just turned 40. What advice would you older lemmy users give me? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 10 months ago by Prismo to c/asklemmy

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[–] [email protected] 56 points 10 months ago

Just off the top of my head:

If It's at all possible, retire early! Look into FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
Carry as little debt as possible
Max out your 401k (otherwise you're leaving money on the table!), build a savings account, and maintain at least 6 months' expenses worth of cash in an emergency account
Where you can, plan ahead for large purchases (e.g., vacations, new roof) and make them in cash instead of financing them
Minimize consumption of goods to maximize financial power (i.e., don't get sucked into lifestyle creep!)
Do spend money on things that are high-quality and will last
Lift heavy things often
Don't skip cardio
Hydrate!
Use sunblock (physical >>> chemical)
Get your routine medical stuff (e.g., mammograms start at 40), even the uncomfortable ones (colonoscopy!), and don't wait until minor things become major to get them checked out
Be calm, rational, and intentional in your interactions with others, and if you've behaved poorly, give a heartfelt apology. This is especially important with your significant other.
Pay closer attention to your parents' needs - they are aging and will start to need help they may not be willing to ask for
Don't be afraid to remove bullshit from your life. That one "friend" who you never want to hang out with because they just drain your energy? It's OK to let that friendship go.

I don't have kids so no advice there.