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So true. In my 20s I did drugs and played in bands. In my 40s I build startups and run marathons. There's nothing like "the countdown" to kick your motivatio

So true. In my 20s I did drugs and played in bands. In my 40s I build startups and run marathons. There's nothing like "the countdown" to kick your motivation into gear.

sandworm101 10y ago
Im in my 30s now and am very happy to have skipped the 20s drinking/drugs/smoking phase. Too many of my 30-something friends look like 50-somethings. I just had a full eye exam as part of a security clearance thing for a new job. Supposedly my retinas look like a teenager's. The doc chalked it up to a lack of drugs/alcohol. When I was 20 nobody told me that was a thing. They should.
- JTon 10y ago
  Apologies if this comes off as harsh, but I don't understand how this comments adds value to anyone but yourself. And to me, it seems like you're feeling rather inadequate about the possibility of missing out on experiences many tend to sensationalize.
  - chrishacken 10y ago
    When did he say he missed out on experiences? I must have missed that part.
  - sandworm101 10y ago
    Because this is a forum about sharing knowledge. Young people don't understand the damage certain behaviors can do to their bodies. Some people relate this by demonstrating how past errors are now effecting them later in life. That's the norm. Others explain it by showing that good decisions can actually pay off. I had no idea that eye health was tied to drugs/alcohol use. It's not the sort of thing discussed as once the damage is done there is little point. So I assume others here were equally oblivious.
    - JTon 10y ago
      The knowledge you claim to be sharing is a little flimsy isn't it? You took an eye test, great results, and the doctor chalked it up as lack of drugs and alcohol. That is an unbelievably broad statement. So broad, I'd argue it's worthless. Do _all_ drugs and alcohol damage your eyes? In what quantities does this damage take place? What about legal drugs? What about genetics? What about diet and exercise? I fail to see any practical knowledge being passed here. That's why I took the liberty to assume ulterior motives for posting.
  - dpark 10y ago
    > And to me, it seems like you're feeling rather inadequate about the possibility of missing out on experiences many tend to sensationalize. Wow. You're really reaching there.
- chrishacken 10y ago
  Ditto on that. I'm 25 and people think I'm 18 all the time. I'm not sure if it's just my genes or if it's because I don't partake in drugs/alcohol; probably both.

So true. In my 20s I did drugs and played in bands. In my 40s I build startups and run marathons. There's nothing like "the countdown" to kick your motivation into gear.

sandworm101 10y ago

Im in my 30s now and am very happy to have skipped the 20s drinking/drugs/smoking phase. Too many of my 30-something friends look like 50-somethings. I just had a full eye exam as part of a security clearance thing for a new job. Supposedly my retinas look like a teenager's. The doc chalked it up to a lack of drugs/alcohol. When I was 20 nobody told me that was a thing. They should.

JTon 10y ago
Apologies if this comes off as harsh, but I don't understand how this comments adds value to anyone but yourself. And to me, it seems like you're feeling rather inadequate about the possibility of missing out on experiences many tend to sensationalize.
- chrishacken 10y ago
  When did he say he missed out on experiences? I must have missed that part.
- sandworm101 10y ago
  Because this is a forum about sharing knowledge. Young people don't understand the damage certain behaviors can do to their bodies. Some people relate this by demonstrating how past errors are now effecting them later in life. That's the norm. Others explain it by showing that good decisions can actually pay off. I had no idea that eye health was tied to drugs/alcohol use. It's not the sort of thing discussed as once the damage is done there is little point. So I assume others here were equally oblivious.
  - JTon 10y ago
    The knowledge you claim to be sharing is a little flimsy isn't it? You took an eye test, great results, and the doctor chalked it up as lack of drugs and alcohol. That is an unbelievably broad statement. So broad, I'd argue it's worthless. Do _all_ drugs and alcohol damage your eyes? In what quantities does this damage take place? What about legal drugs? What about genetics? What about diet and exercise? I fail to see any practical knowledge being passed here. That's why I took the liberty to assume ulterior motives for posting.
- dpark 10y ago
  > And to me, it seems like you're feeling rather inadequate about the possibility of missing out on experiences many tend to sensationalize. Wow. You're really reaching there.
chrishacken 10y ago
Ditto on that. I'm 25 and people think I'm 18 all the time. I'm not sure if it's just my genes or if it's because I don't partake in drugs/alcohol; probably both.