Every bit of financial advice you hear should be taken with a grain of salt. What works well for others may not work for you (and it may not work well at all).
There’s a LOT of advice about money out there. While some of it is okay, a lot of it (read: most of it) is just plain bad.
The key is putting your money to work for you with every single paycheck. The earlier you start, the earlier you can achieve financial freedom and retire.
Pursue a career that aligns with your strengths. Maximize your earning potential.
Fund your 401(k) and Roth IRA. Build an emergency fund. Aim to save and invest at least 20% of your paycheck.
Get a marketable degree: This tip won’t necessarily make college cheaper, but it may drastically shorten the time that it’ll take to earn back your money.
Achieve FI and do whatever the heck you want for the rest of your life. That sounds much more satisfying to me.