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r/AskReddit • 30 comments
4.2k upvotes

Women in their 30s, what advice can you give to women in their 20s about life?

"Stop being so self-conscious. Nobody is paying that much attention to you anyway. In your 20s you think everyone is watching and judging. By 30 you realize everyone is too busy worrying about themselves."

— u/WiseOwl_1989

"Start taking care of your skin NOW. Not makeup, skincare. And start contributing to retirement if you haven't already. Even $50/month is better than nothing."

— u/FinancialFreedom22

"The things that make you weird as a kid make you interesting as an adult. Stop trying to fit in."

— u/AuthenticSelf

r/LifeProTips • 847 comments
12.5k upvotes

LPT: I turned 40 recently and have more energy than I did at 31. Here's what changed.

The original post explains three key changes:

  1. Sleep: I started treating sleep as sacred. 7-8 hours, no exceptions. No phone in bedroom.
  2. Exercise: Not crazy workouts. Just 30 min walk daily. Consistency over intensity.
  3. People: I cut out 3 people who constantly drained my energy. Best decision ever.

"The energy you surround yourself with matters more than you think."

r/Stoicism • 156 comments
3.8k upvotes

Ataraxia, homologia, and Stoic practice for modern life

A detailed explanation of ancient Stoic concepts:

Ataraxia — Tranquility, freedom from disturbance. Not the same as happiness. More like peace of mind regardless of circumstances.
Homologia — Agreement between your words, actions, and values. Living authentically.
Practice: Start with morning reflection. Ask: "What is in my control today?" Focus only on that.

"The obstacle is the way. What blocks the path becomes the path." — Marcus Aurelius

r/personalfinance • 1.2k comments
8.9k upvotes

At what income level does money stop making you happier?

Discussion based on various happiness research studies:

$75,000
2010 Princeton study
Emotional well-being plateaus here
$95,000
2018 Purdue study (worldwide)
Life evaluation vs day-to-day happiness

"After basic needs are met, happiness comes from: autonomy, mastery, purpose, and relationships. More money helps with autonomy but not the others."

— u/MoneyAndMeaning

r/simpleliving • 432 comments
6.2k upvotes

I sold everything and moved to a 400 sq ft apartment. Best decision of my life.

Original poster (35M) explains his journey:

  • Had 3 bedroom house, full garage, storage unit
  • Sold/donated 80% of possessions
  • Moved to small apartment in walkable neighborhood
  • "The things I own used to own me. Every possession is a responsibility."

Unexpected benefits:

  • Less cleaning = more free time
  • Less decision fatigue
  • More money for experiences
  • Easier to move for opportunities
r/relationships • 892 comments
5.1k upvotes

How do you maintain friendships in your 30s?

Discussion on the difficulty of maintaining friendships as an adult:

"By 30, quality of friendships matters more than quantity. 3 close friends who show up for you > 20 acquaintances who don't."

— u/FriendshipMatters

"The best time to maintain friendships was 10 years ago. The second best time is now. Reach out. Schedule it. Put it in your calendar like any other important appointment."

— u/ConnectionKeeper

Practical tips from comments:

  • Be the one who organizes (others are waiting too)
  • Low-pressure hangouts: walks, coffee, lunch
  • Accept that some friendships naturally fade
  • Long-distance friendships need intentionality
r/AskReddit • 2.4k comments
15.7k upvotes

Older people of Reddit, what do you regret most in life?

Thousands of responses from people 60+ looking back on life:

1.
Working too much

"I missed my kids growing up for a promotion I don't even remember."

2.
Not maintaining friendships

"At the end, relationships are all that matter. I was too busy 'succeeding' to notice."

3.
Caring what others think

"I spent decades trying to impress people I don't even talk to anymore."

4.
Not taking risks

"I stayed in a job I hated for 30 years because it was 'safe.' I was miserable."

5.
Worrying too much

"99% of what I worried about never happened. I wasted years of my life on anxiety."

r/Stoicism • 234 comments
4.1k upvotes

Hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue

Discussion on authenticity and self-awareness:

"We all have gaps between who we want to be and who we are. The question isn't whether you have these gaps—everyone does. The question is whether you're honest about them."

Key insight:

Recognizing your own hypocrisy is the first step toward growth. The people who never improve are the ones who can't admit they're not living up to their own standards.

r/LifeProTips • 523 comments
7.8k upvotes

LPT: To have more peace, set up triggers that tell you it's time to unwind

The original post suggests creating intentional rituals:

  • A specific tea for evening wind-down
  • A specific chair for reading (no phones allowed)
  • A specific playlist for transition from work mode

"Your brain learns to associate these triggers with relaxation. After a few weeks, just starting the ritual begins to calm you down. It's Pavlovian peace."

r/personalfinance • 1.8k comments
11.2k upvotes

FIRE isn't about doing nothing. It's about doing what matters.

Common misconception vs reality of Financial Independence Retire Early:

Misconception
  • • Sitting on beach forever
  • • Never working again
  • • Boring, empty life
Reality
  • • Freedom to choose work
  • • Saying no to bad opportunities
  • • Time for what actually matters

"I retired at 42. I work harder now than I ever did—on things I actually care about. The difference is I can stop anytime. That's the freedom."

— u/FI_42