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Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by myforty68: 1:01pm On Oct 06
for the woman the man is only the means the end is the child says a wise German man
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by Rollingdollar: 1:12pm On Oct 06
Be strong and courageous
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by ElValiente(m): 1:28pm On Oct 06
Go back or go and learn farming. I did in My 40s. No regrets. I'm feeding myself and exporting out of naija.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by AlabiKILLER2023: 1:33pm On Oct 06
Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Avoid women like a plague.

It took me two years to balance a higher purchase Keke which I could have balanced within a period of 14 months simply because I placed a woman above my personal growth angry

I'm talking about 2022-2023 angry. But thank God I didn't lose my life ,if not, I'd have been in hell by now crying Had-i-know angry
But you poke her P-hole😁😁😆

At least use that one hold body 👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️😁
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by Sirhush(m): 1:33pm On Oct 06
Stay close to God, work on your finances and try get a car, cos with that you no go lack money again cool
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by AlabiKILLER2023: 1:34pm On Oct 06
Stanna2025:
Stay away from any sports gaming and gambling, no one ever gets rich from it. The mental trauma is not worth the risk
Mrbanks

Is an example
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by AlabiKILLER2023: 1:37pm On Oct 06
Antoeni:
If You Are Married, Don't Bother Getting Married, Creat One Single Mother And Leave,

Guys After Years of Her Sleeping With Multiple Men ,She is Now Look For a Nice Guy, A Nice Guy Who Can Ignore Her Past And Treat Her Like a Princess, Please Brother For Own Mental Health Do Not Be That Nice She is Looking For, You Do Not Deserve That .
The problem is when you get old nobody will be there to take care of you
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by AlabiKILLER2023: 1:47pm On Oct 06
Kotec123:
Never engage in anything gambling,gamble ruined my 20s,say no to get rich quick,Richie's will come as a result of consistent hard work and smart work.
You can't project your betting loses on anybody
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by ebuclassic18(m):
1. Learn a good skill or business do it now not when you're done with school time waits for nobody.

2. Be consistent.

3.Value every little money that you get.

4. Avoid masturbation your sperm count is important be patient a time will come when you'll even get tired to cum.

5. Keep friends that are genuinely productive and stay close to them you may be separated at some point but you might need them in the future.

6. Young lady protect your value and pride also learn to build cos you might be destined to be a builder


7. Stay close to God.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by haybee2018(m): 2:31pm On Oct 06
Fiscus105:
In ur 17 - 25, both boys and girls. Make sure you lay your hands in whatever that would be bringing income to you legitimately.

Before you reach 35, "if God his in your side", many customers would have identified you with such job/business and the income from that business/job, would have grown up to a level,in which, it would be able to carry you, wife and expected kids going forward.

Unfortunately, this is stage in which, they normally leave larger than life, "believing future is very beautiful and great", even when it's opposite.
When they finally out from that stage of life, to start becomes difficult, to go forward not possible, hence stagnancy for the rest of life.


Check around today, many are unable to put wife at home, and for women who thought, one day, men will start carrying their burdens for them, they are lamenting in that men's houses, because, nobody can take care of yourself like you and only you.
The Best ADVICE so-far !
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Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by Jmichael1(m): 2:36pm On Oct 06
Never be too loyal to any ibo man
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by Jmichael1(m): 2:39pm On Oct 06
AlabiKILLER2023:
Mrbanks

Is an example
I made my 1st 2miter through mrbanks predictions
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by APOPTOSIS: 2:41pm On Oct 06
Never settle for any Lady who's a Liability that includes my sisters & cousins.
Never wife a woman whose job is " I'm a woman"

At some point, every woman will give u headache, therefore better marry the one that has value attached to the HEADACHE.
U shouldn't lose out entirely. It saves!
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by twilliamx(m): 2:48pm On Oct 06
Put God first
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by mastermaestro(m): 2:50pm On Oct 06
chudez0147:
Travel out of the country as soon as you can.
This is the real deal. Get out of this country now if you can! Many bright dreams are buried here. Yours could be the next. Move!
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by Leepeak(m): 2:57pm On Oct 06
Just make enough money and nor forget to fvck your female secondary mate dey might remember the sweetness of the dick an help u Orr connect you tomorrow.....
Lastly don't be afraid of old age
Old age na for poor people
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by ogwuche4u(m): 3:26pm On Oct 06
if you come from a poor background, please learn FOREX TRADING. Before you get to 30yrs, you will definitely know what you are doing.
Commit to saving atleast 10k Monthly in a mutual fund. You will be shocked by the power of compounding when you run it for 35yrs. 152M at 55yrs
Always use your shein guard when having sex. Don't get any girl pregnant, dont promise any girl marriage. Maintain a FWB principle. Use your cock well.
Always keep family close no matter what. Friends are fake and codedly competing with you
Avoid porn
Respect and honor your father.
Above all, Love God.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by inforesource: 3:34pm On Oct 06
Rapmoney:
Mine:

1. Never allow anybody use you to provide subsidy for their business. Payment of salaries is part of the operational cost of a business. If you are not sharing in their profits, do not share in their losses. The expression, 'I am spending a lot to run this business' by your employer should not be your concern. If the reward is not commensurate with the work, leave. Nor let anybody whine you.

2. Never you feel ashamed of that hustle that puts money in your account. The same people you are trying to impress will mock you when you go broke and not able to fend for yourself.

3. Having children from different women is a recipe for premium regrets later in life. The possibility of being abandoned in old age is great. Use your brain and not your penis.

4. Do not allow people to use the expression 'You are stingy' to scare you. Check well, most of the people saying such have never contributed anything meaningful to your life before.

5. Young man, 95% of your time in the university should be focused on your studies and future prospects. Check well, there are more male students having multiple carry-overs, extra years, poor CGPA than the females. It's not as if the females are more intelligent, but they are more tricky and manipulative.

6. Never you bring in any girl to live with you when she is not married to you. You are just feeding and grooming another man's wife.

7. No matter how lucrative your business is, never sponsor any girl in school if she is not your wife. You go cry nwii for Nnewi.

8. Oftentimes, respect your mother's advice when it comes to marriage. She is a woman and sees your partner deeper than you do. You might be blinded by love, but she is not.

9. Avoid excessive intake of processed foods, too much alcohol, and drugs. Your internal body organs will suffer for it.

10. If you are not from a financially stable background, please avoid early marriage. You may never recover from it till you hit the grave.
Know God on time.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by tobore4u(m): 3:44pm On Oct 06
Thank u rap money
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by ironkurtain(m):
Start building towards achieving financial freedom so that you can retire at an early age possibly in your late thirties to late forties so that you can be able enjoy your living life cos you can make good use of your time for vacations, going out and every other things. You won't have to answer to a boss or anyone, you will pull women easily like magnet, and loaded with enough 'F@ck-you' money for any unforseen circumstances or monetary drama.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by CorrectionFLuid: 3:52pm On Oct 06
Rubyjade:
I agree with some of these points, but I think a few of them are presented too absolutely. Life, relationships, business and family don't always work in black and white.

1. Don't allow anyone to exploit you financially, but don't confuse employment with profit-sharing.
An employee doesn't necessarily have to share in a company's profits to deserve fair pay. At the same time, employers are allowed to struggle, make losses and control their costs. The real issue is whether the agreed salary is fair for the work being done. If it isn't, negotiate or leave.

2. There is absolutely no shame in honest work.
If a legitimate hustle feeds you, pays your bills and keeps you independent, do it with your chest. But don't romanticise struggling either. The goal should be to earn honestly while continuously improving your financial position.

3. Having children with multiple women can create serious complications, but the problem isn't simply the number of women.
The real issue is responsibility. A man who has children must be emotionally, financially and physically present in their lives. Whether he has one partner or more, irresponsible parenting can produce regret and broken relationships.

4. Being financially responsible isn't the same thing as being stingy.
However, don't use "people are just calling me stingy" as an excuse to become selfish. Learn the difference between generosity, financial discipline and unnecessary spending. You can have a good heart and still have boundaries.

5. University should be taken seriously, but let's stop turning academic success into a gender competition.
Some students, male and female, are focused; others aren't. Some are brilliant, some struggle, and some discover their strengths outside the classroom. Encourage young men to study, build skills, network and prepare for life—but don't teach them that women are the competition.

6. Living with someone you're not married to isn't automatically a mistake.
People have different circumstances. What matters is whether both adults understand the arrangement, contribute fairly, respect each other and have clearly defined boundaries. Marriage isn't the only thing that makes two adults capable of living responsibly together.

7. Supporting someone else's education doesn't automatically mean you're sponsoring another man's wife.
You can support a sibling, friend, relative, mentee or even someone you simply believe deserves an opportunity. The key is to give without creating an unhealthy sense of ownership or expecting romantic/sexual returns.

8. Respect your mother's advice, but don't outsource your marriage to your mother.
She may have valuable experience and genuinely want the best for you. But ultimately, you're the one who will live with your spouse. Listen carefully, investigate concerns objectively, pray/reflect if that's important to you, and make your own informed decision.

9. This one deserves emphasis.
Excessive alcohol, drug use and poor nutrition can have serious consequences. Take care of your body while you're young. You don't want to spend your later years trying to repair damage that could have been prevented.

10. Financial stability matters in marriage, but don't make the mistake of believing you must become rich before you can marry.
Marriage requires maturity, responsibility, communication and a realistic financial plan. There are people who married young and built together successfully, just as there are financially comfortable people whose marriages collapsed.

The bigger lesson for young men is this:

Don't live your life based on pressure, ego, lust, comparison or the need to impress people. Build yourself. Protect your finances. Choose your friends and partners carefully. Take responsibility for your decisions. And most importantly, learn to think for yourself.

Not every piece of advice needs to be accepted wholesale simply because it came from someone older or more experienced. Take the wisdom, question the assumptions, and apply what actually makes sense to your life.
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Are you a man?
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by darediamond(m): 3:55pm On Oct 06
Qloud69:
Find love in your broke era. If you don't, never settle for a poor woman.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by WriterX(m): 3:55pm On Oct 06
Find just one friend who can at least always have your back say 85% of the time. You go need friends
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by JimD(m): 4:16pm On Oct 06
1. You never really truly know someone until shit hits the fan.
2. Trenches people will rip you off till you are financially zero. They are with you for what they're eating. You must have standards.
3. Dating a woman who can't assess herself to see where she went wrong in her previous relationship is a serious red flag. A lady or man who bashes her/his ex is not yet fit for a relationship.
4. Women who are single mothers or whose mothers are single mothers have serious abandonment issues. Move on or be ready to play psychologist and handle the fact that they can up and leave or cheat at anytime.
5. Hone your skill everyday. Learn something monetizable for at least one hour everyday. Become 1% better everyday.
6. Do rigorous physical
exercise for at least 1 HR 30 mins per week. Sleep for at least 5-6 hrs per day (your body can handle this). Take care of your body. There's no substitute.
7. Chase one thing and be obsessed with it for a period of time. Don't chase multiple things at the same time. When you chase that one thing, ignore everything else, including women and most friends. You can have side girls that come and go. But never commit until you have that one thing you're chasing.
8. Avoid anything gambling like a plague. Also run from quick money schemes.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by Stanna2025: 4:50pm On Oct 06
Scam
AlabiKILLER2023:
Mrbanks

Is an example
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by ceeceeco: 5:03pm On Oct 06
Stay away from religion, always mind your business, learn to accept criticism, & don't give a f*ck about people's opinion.
Learn a skill while you're still young, don't put your hopes on school.

More importantly, if you actually want to stand a chance of succeeding in life, then you must;
Stay away from GAMBLING!
Stay away from GAMBLING!!
Stay away from GAMBLING!!!

Also learn to stay away from ungrateful/entitled women, they're liabilities! Avoid gambling & ungrateful/entitled women like a plague.

Lastly, always remember that change is always constant, & time has no friend.

Peace out!
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by ceeceeco: 5:03pm On Oct 06
Noted
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by AlabiKILLER2023: 5:14pm On Oct 06
Jmichael1:
I made my 1st 2miter through mrbanks predictions
How much you use stake am
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by flexyrule(m): 6:33pm On Oct 06
Have a child at your early age.

Don't wait till you're 40 before you start.

Make sure that you have a multiple streams of income.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by Rubyjade: 6:53pm On Oct 06
huh
CorrectionFLuid:
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Are you a man?
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by billagreen(m): 7:46pm On Oct 06
1. Be intentional in pursuit of knowledge, the kind that you can convert to financial gains. Going to school alone in Nigeria is overrated so goto school and pursue knowledge.

2. Pick a lady in your caste who is intentional about her growth and yours, someone when you talk to you would see changes in her and when she talks to you you'd be willing to let go of bad vice.

3.in your early twenties, you should already posses a soft skill that you can work with or a rare hard skill.
Re: What Advice Would You Give To Men In Their 20s As A Man In Your 30s/40s? by professore(m): 8:32pm On Oct 06
The op is wise.

1. Believe in God and trust in him

2. Learn to be upright from now, you are already building your legacy wether you like it or not, wether you know it or not

3. Learn to save and do meaningful things with the savings

4. Any relationship that is not headed for marriage is a waste of your time (and may likely waste your destiny)

5. Learn how to stand your ground when you are sure a manipulator is about to mislead your destiny.
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