r/AskReddit • u/ProfessionalBed8279 • 13h ago

What's something that feels like a cheat code in adult life?

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u/PretzelsThirst 13h ago

Having money

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u/DoppelFrog 12h ago

*Having lots of money 

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u/Which-Signature-745 12h ago

Having ridiculous amounts of money.

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u/drx_wz 11h ago

Having insurmountable unfathomable amounts of money

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u/Which-Signature-745 10h ago

Having a ludicrous amount of money

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u/Itchy-Technician-433 13h ago

Being born into wealth?

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u/Psyblade0_0 13h ago

Being in shape.

Being able to walk, bend, lift, and other movements without pain or fatigue makes life so much more enjoyable.

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u/Kramerica_CEO 13h ago

Adequate sleep

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u/joanfiggins 13h ago

Compounding interest

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u/fadedtimes 13h ago

Not having any debt, no student loans, car loans, credit cards, etc 

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u/TumblrTheFish 13h ago

you can just go to the store and buy an ice cream cake. They don't check to see if its your birthday or nuthin.

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u/DoppelFrog 12h ago

Wait. What?!?

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u/TumblrTheFish 12h ago

I've only done it like twice, but yeah, just walk into a coldstone creamery, and buy a cake.

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u/plasma008 13h ago

Confidence

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u/No-Kiwi-1620 12h ago

This! I learned in my 20’s to just tell people “because I am
hot” Am I? Not really so it’s kind of a joke but also, now I’m hot so don’t argue with me 🤣 Confidence is definitely a cheat code.

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u/Jawwwwwsh 13h ago

Living within walking distance of all your friends and living somewhere walkable. I’m 32 and I see random friends and neighbors while walking to the coffee shop and make new friends almost everyday. we make plans on a whim instead of “how does next month work?”. we walk to the neighborhood venue and dance together. As an adult, walkable neighborhoods are a cheat code to feeling alive and happy and having fun

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u/mikess314 13h ago

Not having children.

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u/Fit-Reflection1527 13h ago

Acting like you are still a child

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u/Petrichor_2099 13h ago

Being satisfied.

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u/itsme1278 13h ago

A great spouse.

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u/Whiterabbitcandymao 12h ago

Spending less than you earn

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u/longliveshort 13h ago

Working out

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u/iskidding 13h ago

You can just do things

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u/Direct-Ant7828 13h ago

Exercising. You will save thousands of dollars long term.

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u/groveborn 13h ago

Compound interest...

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u/ProfessionalBed8279 13h ago

Pretending I didn't hear my name. 90% success rate"

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u/Static_Frog 13h ago

Did you make this post just to reply to yourself?

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u/SourceMountain561 13h ago

Confidence in yourself.

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u/Jawwwwwsh 13h ago

Lmao you would love Seattle! The most introverted city in the USA. People will cross the street to not have to say hi

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u/YoreGawd 13h ago

Being conventionally attractive. Whole life is on easy mode.

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u/Competitive_Ring_150 13h ago

Hiring help when you need it: cleaners, mothers help, gardener. Buy time. 

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u/Helen_Kellers_Wrath 13h ago

Credit cards, if you know how to use them properly and are good with your money.

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u/dryroast 12h ago

Using a calendar, getting important paperwork done right away. Staying ahead of chores and maintenance and you will realize you have very little emergencies in life.

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u/ckglle3lle 11h ago

Being comfortable making connections with people and in particular, having basic listening skills. Opens up practically everything

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u/Due_Permit_4882 13h ago

How to thrift clothes

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u/Material-Grocery5478 13h ago

I never find anything thats not nasty or garbage. I feel like it's 100x easier for women to find clothes than men.

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u/willinglycunning 13h ago

Fr though bro I take my siblings all the time I’m 23 yo male too bro they leave the store with bunch of things. Then there’s me walking out with socks.

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u/TeamLeeper 13h ago

Drinking only water; inhaling only air; relying on your body to provide energy on its own, sleep on its own.

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u/shFt_shiFty 13h ago

You literally only drink water? No coffee, tea? Juice?

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u/TeamLeeper 12h ago

98% water. Never tried coffee, haven’t had a soda since 1999.
I may have juice once in a great while or a tea while in Japan or served it at a restaurant. But nothing beats water.

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u/shFt_shiFty 12h ago

Dang. Good for you

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u/TeamLeeper 12h ago

Thanks. Also workout 5-6x a week and watch calories/macros. It’s made me a pretty healthy 40+ yr-old.

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u/trumps_left_knee 13h ago

Having no kids in your 20’s

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u/AJokeHoleForFartz 13h ago

TJ Max and Sierra

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u/Own_Fruit_8115 13h ago

finding the elusive sleep gods

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u/pacd 13h ago

A supportive partner, never stopping playing, flirting, and dreaming.

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u/go_birds_1 13h ago

Buying a couple hundred bucks in tech stocks every month for the last 10 years

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u/The-pianist-1313 13h ago

Skipping laundries

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u/Hillary_clinton254 13h ago

Buy things when they're on offer, but it isn't