Life Advice We Wish Our 20-Year-Old Selves Knew
EPISODE 24 / 05.13.2025
You can’t hit rewind on life, but what wisdom would your future self whisper in your ear? Todd and Bettijo are dishing on the lessons they learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! Get ready for some laugh-out-loud relatable moments and advice that’s so good, it’s DANG!
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Show Notes
Todd and Bettijo take a hilarious and heartfelt trip down memory lane, dishing out the advice they would give their younger selves – and maybe even their kids (if they’d listen!). From the age-old battle of teen vs. parent wisdom to the surprisingly heavy weight of early decisions, they cover the ground that every young adult stumbles across.
They share personal anecdotes, including the sweet satisfaction of a grown child finally admitting their parents were right (shocking, we know!). They also delve into the importance of trusting your gut, not sweating the small stuff, and the liberation that comes with not giving a flying fig about what everyone else thinks. Plus, they touch on the crucial habit of saving money early and the mind-blowing realization that time becomes the ultimate precious commodity. Get ready for some real talk, a few gray hair confessions, and a reminder that life’s a journey, not a perfectly curated Instagram feed.
Highlights
- Todd and Bettijo hilariously recount the classic teenage belief that parents know absolutely nothing.
- Bettijo shares her genius tactic for gaining credibility with her kids by reminding them she was once a know-it-all teen too.
- Todd experiences the ultimate parental validation when his son admits, “You were right about a lot of stuff.” Mic drop!
- They explore the freedom found in making choices without overthinking them, trusting that course corrections will happen.
- The duo emphasizes the life-changing power of not taking life (or yourself) too seriously and letting go of the need for everyone’s approval.
- They touch on the shift from prioritizing money in your 20s to valuing time as the ultimate limited resource later in life.
Listen to Learn
- Why your parents’ seemingly outdated advice might actually be gold.
- How to make decisions with more confidence and less agonizing.
- The secret to unlocking happiness by caring less about others’ opinions.
- The importance of starting to save money early, even when you’d rather buy that new gadget.
Ready to unlock some timeless wisdom wrapped in relatable humor? Hit Play now and let Todd and Bettijo guide you through the things they wish they knew in their 20s – you might just save yourself a few “DANG!” moments!
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