1. 24 is not too late. I didn't get much done in my 20s. 2. With all due respect to the girlfriend of 8 years, you are probably better off breaking up now. Marr

1. 24 is not too late. I didn't get much done in my 20s. 2. With all due respect to the girlfriend of 8 years, you are probably better off breaking up now. Marrying the high school sweetheart has a low probability of success. 3. Get a job. I would suggest starting to take classes at a community college to see what interests you. 4. Make sure that you get exercise and sunlight. 5. If you have the time, volunteer. Cook or serve at a soup kitchen, tutor, it hardly matters. You will be doing something useful for people who are worse off.