What are your 'wish I did * earlier?'

2009-09-06 14:06:53

#26

..teddy..jimmy: Member; +1,393|7069

Nothing that I really regret apart from who I chose to live with this next year. Unfortunately the decision was rushed and I completely drifted to a different group of friends during my second and third term. People I have more in common with and who are generally a lot more fun. It's only a year though.

I also wish I'd pushed myself more learning how to properly read piano notes. After having played for 13 years I can read but mostly rely on my ear for music which can be a mighty bitch some time.

2009-09-06 14:40:57

#27

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6550|Carnoustie MASSIF

playing football.

2009-09-06 14:42:25

#28

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7069

Actually, I've changed my mind on what I said. I wish I'd originally set out to do IR at uni rather than wasting a year on something I hated.

2009-09-06 16:23:24

#29

MrAnderson: Ghost Town T90/Apache Whore; +99|6419|Aberdeen, Scotland

Lai wrote:
As soon as you enter double digit age, music can only ever be a hobby. If you want something more, you'll have to start younger.

Fairly true in most cases, not impossible to do, but certainly requires a lot more effort; most adults don't have the time, dedication and patience to actually stick with learning to play. Kids don't mind learning gradually, whereas adults tend to expect overnight results, and don't like feeling inept.

The confidence to perform in front of an audience also develops overtime, if you're not an overt person, it's tricky to do this as an adult too, as you are likely to be more self conscious.

For me, I wish I'd stuck with learning to play the piano when I was younger, would be very useful for me now.
Also being a more sociable person, I've only really come out of myself in the past 5 years or so (I'm 23)...wasn't a popular kid in school, and i thought I would always be a loser

Tbh though, I don't dwell on the past and regrets, I just do what I can to improve myself now.

2009-09-06 16:42:33

#30

IrishGrimReaper: Field Marshal | o |; +142|7141|Ireland | Monaghan

The importance of school.

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2009-09-06 17:14:46

#31

justice: OctoPoster; +978|7161|OctoLand

I wish I enjoyed school more, I was always miserable.

I know fucking karate

2009-09-06 17:19:07

#32

Laika: Member; +75|6363

Red Forman wrote:
doesnt matter. whats done is done. look forward, not backwards.

That is very true, although wish I had picked up guitar earlier and stuck with piano instead of quitting (I am taking lessons again though).

Last edited by Ataronchronon (2009-09-06 17:23:10)

2009-09-06 17:25:24

#33

Jasp: Bongabilla; +171|7082|The Outer Circle

Wish I did..

..pay more attention when I was at school,

..not always know better, (I didnt)

..not start smoking,

..did more sports as a nipper,

(loads really, quite shocking tbh im gettin depressed )

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2009-09-06 22:36:23

#34

Jebus: Looking for my Scooper; +218|6184|Belgium

Lai wrote:
As soon as you enter double digit age, music can only ever be a hobby. If you want something more, you'll have to start younger.

Sadly, it's true. I started guitar at 17, because music is one of my biggest, if not the biggest, passion of mine. It always makes me feel a little bad when I see these 6 year old kids playing hard-ass songs perfectly on youtube...

2009-09-06 22:47:54

#35

Laika: Member; +75|6363

Jebus wrote:
Lai wrote:
As soon as you enter double digit age, music can only ever be a hobby. If you want something more, you'll have to start younger.
Sadly, it's true. I started guitar at 17, because music is one of my biggest, if not the biggest, passion of mine. It always makes me feel a little bad when I see these 6 year old kids playing hard-ass songs perfectly on youtube...

Oh, what it must be like to have talent.

2009-09-07 00:01:32

#36

Lai: Member; +186|6571

Ataronchronon wrote:
Jebus wrote:
Lai wrote:
As soon as you enter double digit age, music can only ever be a hobby. If you want something more, you'll have to start younger.
Sadly, it's true. I started guitar at 17, because music is one of my biggest, if not the biggest, passion of mine. It always makes me feel a little bad when I see these 6 year old kids playing hard-ass songs perfectly on youtube...
Oh, what it must be like to have talent.

You really can't fully exploit your "genetical talent" past a certain age. It is not just adult impatience, it is also the way your brain works/develops.

2009-09-07 00:16:47

#37

destruktion_6143: Was ist Loos?; +154|7046|Canada

Wish I dumped my Ex earlier, thats one year i will never get back...

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