The Hard Truths of Your 40s 😢

A 42 year old man describes how it feels to be 40 compared to being in your 30s and 20s. He then offers some life advice and perspective on what it's like to be 42 years old.

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[ohwowitspau]

I’m 40. My advice to younger people is to let go of the ones who have hurt you, you have escaped them. You are free. Embrace those who care for you, these are the people who check up on you, listen to you and value you.

Don’t let social media pressure you. You don’t have to be a “somebody” but be someone people can look up to. Always save money. Do not buy things that are not important, you don’t need 20 purses or 60 pairs of shoes. You just need a few comfortable shoes.

Be kind to anyone you encounter and don’t let people intimidate you. We all make mistakes and we all have insecurities. Reward yourself once in a while. Travel if you can.

[paulmarsh]

I'm 69 and can honestly say that you're a spring chicken at 42...

[Josh-]

This man speaks the trust. I'm 45 -- almost 46 -- and my wife, who is about the same age as me, received a cancer diagnosis last year. She beat it, but it still got me wondering why I was working so much, especially when we own our house, have zero debt, have plenty of cash on hand, and have lots of money saved for retirement.

So I pared back to part-time work and started doing things I enjoy more, especially spending more time with my wife and my friends. I don't need to be wealthy, I just need to be happy.

[sphinx_]

Not in my forties yet but if there's one thing my 30s have taught me it's that it's good to have goals and dreams, but it's the journey not the destination that really matters.

[rickholland]

Enjoy life while you're young. Work to live, don't live to work. The decades of wear and tear can really take a toll on your body.
I am 62 now and an EMT/Paramedic Instructor. In my late teens, 20s, 30s, and even into my 40s, I was lifting patients, slowly destroying my body.
My wife, Penny, was also an EMT/Paramedic. She lifted patients until she was in her 40s as well. Then, she transitioned into medical dispatch.
I look back. Penny and I worked a lot of hours (24-hour shifts). However, we worked the vast majority of our EMS careers together. So we were able to enjoy work more than most because we were partners both on and off duty, building a successful life together.
I knew Penny for 43 great years. We lived together for 30 years, married 15 of them. Unfortunately, she passed away suddenly in 2020. Nothing lasts forever. Enjoy it all while you can.
I love and miss you, my wonderful wife. But life goes on.

[ResistanceQuest]

I'm 40 this year. I realized I spent my 30s not making money or having fun, but worrying and waiting for something to happen. I believed I was special and something would just come through for me, or "one day, " I would start working hard enough to bring about my inevitable success. If I could do it all over again, I'd a) listen to my heart more, b) choose a different career, c) accept that nothing is a given, nothing is permanent, and no one else can help you but you

[coolbreeze]

I'm in my 40s, and I feel the same as I did when was 20.

[wheathusk]

When they said health is wealth they weren't kidding. In my 20s I chased success and finances in my 30s I was stressed and burnt out now focusing on health and living slow

[davidw]

I’m 43 and feel the best I have ever felt in my life ! It’s all about staying fit and eating right!!

[loxley]

Best thing about life in your forties is the lack of toxic people. By this time you learn that you don't need to keep them in your life, you can just...let them go!

[wizardofahhhhhhz]

He is spot on. I’m 40. My niece asked me why I was tired the other day and I told her that I’ve been tired for the last 7 years 😩😂

[MrPicklerwoof]

In my mid-40's. I have one piece of advice to young people: Stop worrying about what others think of you! Forge your own path and be yourself. Become happy and comfortable with who you are. Do not put on an act or maintain a persona.

That was my biggest mistake and it took me around 20 years of adulthood to finally figure it out.

[greyeyed]

I'm 48, and I feel like if I DIDN'T prioritize money in my 20's and 30's (or at least getting myself on a path to money), my 40's would have been MUCH harder. It's easy to say other things are more important than money when you've finally achieved financial stability. When you have no financial stability and DECADES of your life are looming in front of you...money is indeed important.

[Vanessa_L]

I’m 42 and at the best shape of my life. Life & age is what you make it.
I work A LOT…on top of being an it project manager i have vacation rentals. I manage to exercise and meditate at least 1.5 hrs a day 5-6 days a week. Sometimes 7

[saijanaswamy]

Money IS impt. The number of times i lost sleep or cried myself to sleep worried sick abt not having enough, not having any money, "do i have money for food"? "Can i keep roof over my head?" Money is also what allows you luxury, being able to take care of you, travel (if that's what you want)

[Sig_]

I’m 40, I feel 100 times stronger and better than I did in my 20s-30s.. The key is to stay in shape

[krisweaver]

One thing I learned through my 20's:

Don't waste time on people who don't have your best interest in mind. Your circle will be smaller, but much more productive.

[sarlaccstapeworm]

As someone who's turning 45 this year, , I can vouch that he's absolutely correct. I tend to try to take things in more these days. As opposed to when I was in my 20's & 30's, when my motto was, "don't bother stopping to smell the roses, you can always smell them when you're running with them in your hand".

Damn, , how wrong I was....

It doesn't pay to burn your candle at both ends, people.

[Ozmni]

Same, I'm mid forties and my advice to me in my 20s would be save your money. Surround yourself with people that make you happy and appreciate you. Don't try to fit in or worry about hurting others because nobody worries about hurting you. Also, avoid stimulants like a bad plague.

[conorgrogan]

My Grandpa (RIP) was probably about 90 when he told me what age he would be again if given the chance. I honestly remember expecting him to say 20 something or close to that. Without hesitation he said "60. Life clicked a lot for me at 60". Will always be glad we had that conversation because it was a perspective I needed to hear. Just goes to show ya, really.