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As you get older and interact with younger people, the more you see them make the same mistakes you did. Because they're encountering the same problems with no experience or knowledge on how to handle them. Be a mentor to the younger folks.
They'll just tell you to mind your own business and "stop being judgemental."
There's certain caveats to be certain, but be available and willing to dispense information. Even if just one person listens to you, that's someone who might get things better for themselves.
You know that thought experiment where you have a time machine and can go back in time and tell younger you how to avoid all those mistakes you made...ya know, don't date that person, don't go to that party, don't drop out of that class, don't be afraid of that bully?
Yeah, younger you would 100% ignore older you's advice because you're old.