What Advice Would You Give Your Teenage Self?

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A new survey asked people what ONE piece of advice they wish they could go back and give to themselves as a teenager.  And it had to be vague life advice, not like, “Invent Google.”  Here are the top 10 . . .

1. Get a better education, 16%.

2. Be bolder and stronger reaching for your goals, 11%.

3. Plan better for the future, 9%.

4. Relationship advice, 7%.

5. Slow down, and take it easy, 6%.

6. Live life to the fullest, 5%.

7. Be true to yourself, 5%.

8. Don’t do dumb things, 4%.

9. Don’t drink, smoke, take drugs, or party, 4%.

10. Listen to your parents and respect your elders, 3%.

And 1% of people say their life has been perfect, no advice necessary.  (CBS News)