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Dear WhoRuBlog Readers,

It’s been an amazing first year for WhoRuBlog with over 4100 hits - no advertising – no sponsors – just fantastic supporters and loyal readers from Twitter, Facebook, and Goodreads, and the worldwide web. I have deeply appreciated your insightful comments, RT, and re-posting of my blog pieces on MySpace and Facebook pages, and other blogs. It’s been thrilling to track them down and find people all over the world who have linked or posted a piece! Wow. To my guest bloggers and the wonderful YA authors who I have been fortunate to interview – thank you! You are fabulous role models and I feel honored to have you on WhoRuBlog. A special thank you to my elder son, Justin, who has taught me a lot and set up this blog for me.

Most all, I want to thank all the young adults who have shared their personal stories (many anonymously) with me. You know who you are and I am deeply indebted to you for your insight, stories, and guidance.

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WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR YOUNG ADULTS?

Please see comments below for fabulous answers.

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23 Responses

Jeremy West writes:

July 18th, 2010 at 11:30 pm

Q: What is your best advice for young adults?
A: I know this may sound a little bit cliché but honestly follow your heart and be yourself. As you grow up and go out into the world there will be others who may try to direct your life or make decisions for you but truthfully, you are the only person living your life. Yes, it’s good to get advice on different matters in life but life is about seeing it for what it truly is. It’s all about making mistakes and learning from them, falling down just to see if you have the strength to get back up, and placing all your bets even if it looks like you may not win. Life is about experience and it’s you who will live it. So be yourself, love life and follow your heart!

Jeremy West
Anderson, SC
jeremywest91@gmail.com
Age: 19

Marlene Breakfield writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 8:43 am

My best advice to young adults is to have fun, but, also, stay in school. Balance is the key.
Marlene Breakfield
Hattiesburg, MS
Age: 46

Courtney Rae writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 8:57 am

What is my best advice for young adults? Same as Jeremy – be yourself. Don’t follow the crowd because you think you’ll be cool. It’s way more awesome being you.
Also, make mistakes. That’s a good way to learn about how life works. And, if you can, talk to your parents/guardians. Listen to what they have to say. Learn from things they have done in their past. Not only will this help you to be closer to them, but you will see life from a different pair of eyes. Without my parents being there for me and teaching me how they got to their point in life, I don’t know how I would be today.
You may be saying “Oh, this girl is 16. She doesn’t know anything.” But trust me, I do.

Courtney Rae
Mooresville, NC
courtneyyrae@gmail.com
Age: 16

Kim Mills writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 9:15 am

Best advice to young adults is don’t be afraid to question everything.

Kim Mills
Cedar Park, TX
kimberlytm@gmail.com
Age 37

Erika Lynn writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 9:29 am

my best advice is simple, be passionate about something, anything really. but living a life without any passion is just too boring
Erika Lynn
North Carolina
sportsDOTerikalynnATgmailDOTcom

NJJ writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 10:31 am

My best advice for young adults: Pay it forward when you can Volunteering in your community is a great way to connect with others and to realize that there are other people in the world besides yourself Also, be independent and learn to budget your finances early! Take money management courses that will help educate and empower you to use money as a tool! Mom and dad and grandma and grandpa won’t be around forever!

Age 27

sammy lee writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 10:35 am

my advice to young adults is to have fun. Don’t stress over the little things in life, you’ll have plenty of time for that later. This is the time in your life that you get to have fun, with no real worries. Enjoy it!! Enjoy you, your friends, and your life.
Florida Age 20

Erica Henry writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 1:09 pm

My best advice for young adults is to live life to the fullest. If you crush on that guy in algebra class, just ask him out already. If you want to take that internship in another city, go for it. Point is, you might regret the things that you didn’t have the guts to do one day.

TN, Age 24

Melissa writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 4:28 pm

Best advice for young adult:

Speak your mind. You have a lot to say, and believe me, if you let others know how you feel about what you’re going through, there will be others who have the same experiences and feelings. It might seem easier said than done (believe me I know – I was shy), but it’s well worth the effort.

Melissa
Montreal, QC
Age: 30

Amber S. writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 4:59 pm

Q. WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR YOUNG ADULTS?

A. It’s hard to appreciate your parents and elder family members at such a young age but it’s very important to treat them with respect and be thankful for their efforts. Life is so short and everyday with loved ones is a blessing. Try to show affection on a consistent basis and tell the people that mean the most to you how much you love them.

Amber S.
Saskatchewan, Canada
Age: 35

Doreen writes:

July 19th, 2010 at 7:57 pm

My advice to young adults is to stay in school, don’t hang out with the wrong crowd, stay with people that’ll support you and with people that you can have a nice time with without getting into trouble.

Doreen H.
Maryland
purposedrivenlife4you at gmail dot com
32

Amanda W writes:

July 21st, 2010 at 9:55 am

My advice is to work hard and follow your heart.
Amanda W.
Florida
24

Marina writes:

July 21st, 2010 at 10:54 am

Congrats!You derserve the best.Your blogs are very real and enjoyable.Keep it going.
Marina S
New York
22

Aimee G writes:

July 21st, 2010 at 10:59 am

My best advice is, you are the only one who has to live with you, so make decisions based on what’s best for you.

Aimee G.
Pennsylvania

(forgot name/location, please disregard last comment)

Amanda A writes:

July 21st, 2010 at 3:35 pm

My advice is to think before you act! Many choices at that age are made impulsively, and the best way to avoid the wrong decisions is to take the time to think about consequences first.
I’m from Iowa, 31!

Marjorie writes:

July 22nd, 2010 at 6:47 am

My advice is simple, stay in school and get the best education you can.
Check out skilled trades as well, these jobs are very valuable and always needed.Woodstock, Ontario.

debp writes:

July 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 am

My best advice to teens. If you are having problems with other kids, school, etc. remember that this time is only temporary. In just a few years you will be going off to college, or doing whatever you want to. You don’t have to see any of them again, if you don’t want to.
debbie
Michigan
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

Marie writes:

July 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am

My best advice to teens — be yourself, it’s hard to do, I know, I was bullied a lot in school, but it’s important to stay true to who you really are in life!

Marie in Missouri, 41

Heather (Book-Savvy) writes:

July 23rd, 2010 at 11:21 am

My advice for teens (and adults, too): If you can dream it, you can do it. Your only limitation is your own imagination, never let anyone tell you otherwise!!

Alana Tomlin Denton writes:

August 1st, 2010 at 10:39 am

As a “soccer Mom” to 2 teen boys, I believe the BEST advice for YA (and yes, adults!) is “Carpe Diem”
Seize the Day!
Every day should be lived to the fullest (in a positive way), always embracing life, and making a difference in the lives of those around you.

Age – 36

Allison writes:

August 1st, 2010 at 1:34 pm

My best advice is to go to college, have fun and study hard!

Sarah G writes:

August 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm

My best advice would be to focus on doing what is right, regardless of the price! I remember how hard it was “being different” as a teen, and just wanting to fit in. But it really does pay off to listen to your parents, stay away from the bad crowd…

-Sarah G
Purcellville, VA
hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com
Age: 27

Steve Bojan writes:

August 2nd, 2010 at 8:22 am

This was submitted on Facebook on August 1, Steve B: Milwaukee, 41 Best advice for young adults is to think for yourself and work hard to achieve what is truly rewarding!