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smallnixyesterday at 8:11 PM4 repliesview on HN

I think my old self will want my younger self to have had done lots of things I don't want to do now.

Future me can suck it. I'll be selfish in the moment.

This is like watching videos of old folks saying: "I wish I took better care of my teeth". Right, cause thats what matters a lot to you now.

The lesson to be learned is that what you want from life changes. You shouldn't prioritize the needs of a future version of you.


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Gestetoday at 2:35 AM

>Future me can suck it.

So...You will suck it ?

SoftTalkeryesterday at 10:04 PM

When you get old you realize that none of it matters. You can't take those experiences with you, just as you cannot take money with you.

lukanyesterday at 8:27 PM

If you don't take care of your teeth, it might matter a lot to you very quickly and pain is a good instructor.

cindyllmyesterday at 8:15 PM

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