If you could visit your past self, what would you tell yourself?

[monotone_ink]

Other than reminding him how much of a trashy twat he is, I'd say something along the lines of:
"Shut up and draw"

[Jrej]

Hard to tell...
I think I would say:
"Just start a comic already. Spending months watching re runs of Friends and playing video games will get you nowhere!"

It's when I had the most time, that I did the least amount of work!

[Doubtcent]

"Start art earlier. You'll be thankful you did. Stop those stupid doodles and really get to art-ing!"
"Also, read One Piece. You'll have a lot to get through by the time you're my age."

[Vikiro_Hop]

"You are eventually gonna settle on wanting to be an illustrator so keep that in mind. The music stuff doesn't really get you anywhere at least not yet it hasn't, but play those house shows anyways they are a lot of fun. Don't move out with your friends you aren't ready yet, and one of them turns out to be a complete asshat that fucks everyone over."

[AffectedMind]

I would say: Don't worry you will find a boyfriend xD

[APM]

I'm 18 now, so... let's go back to when I was 15.

-Hey you! Err... sorry. Hey me!
-What?!
-I am you, FROM THE FUTURE! (saying it in an epic pose)
-Oh... I see. So how is the future? Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me...
-Stop! Look at these drawings.
-They are mine, good no?
-NO, definitely no! You're killing the characters anatomy and proportion!
-But...
-And your backgrounds are ridiculous.
-Bu...
-You need to improve more! Take a look at Deviantart.
-... so, what I need to do?
-Just take tutorials, references and start practicing, you can do it!
-Sure I can do it.
-Remember to write all the stories you created, don't care about what people will think while reading, just put it on paper!
-Ooookay.
-Watch anime, and search more about Japan. You'll like it.
-Looks interesting...
-And stop trying to find a girlfriend...
-But, she's...
-NO! Remember that there is time for somethings to happen, and for it you have to wait more! At this time, all you need to worry about, it's about your future!
-... okay...
-That's all, good luck! Soon you will find friends who will help you with your plans!
-My plans?
-Yes! We and our team are working on it, great things await us!
-And I'll have a girlfriend?
-Err... I don't know, I'm still waiting haha!
-What?!
-Bye!
-Okay... If he was me, so... LET'S START RIGHT NOW!
(Because this guy know what he's saying... lol)

Writing this was fun...

[allenthomas]

If I could visit my past self, I would scream "YOU'RE GONNA BE MAKING COMICS ONE DAY!!" in his face and run away. Just to keep it short and sweet. Hopefully I'd be like 4 years old too.

[shaylafarley5]

Spend less time eating junk food, focus more on your art skills/writing skills. Learn the basics of animation, and save more money for school!

[pandymeez]

I'd tell my darling little self:

1): It's good to treat yo self, but JUST DON'T DO IT that year mom makes a crap ton of amazing holiday food. You'll know what year. Just don't. DON'T. DON'T TOUCH THAT CAKE, THERE'S MORE CAKE IN LIFE!
2): I know you doodle and draw a lot here and there but... DRAW MORE AND LEARN MORE WHEN YOU DRAW. Stop putting off practicing new things!
3): Anything you want to do and believe you can do? JUST DO IT! Don't second guess yourself even though mom and dad do! You already made it your goal to prove yourself to them so DO IT! DON'T LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS! Ps: you'll laugh about this reference later. wink
4): Family. I can't really give you any advice on this other than be better to mom. Help her relax more, take stress off of her, do more for her. The boys... they're a stubborn lost cause, sorry about that. There's nothing we can really do since they won't hear us. Not even dad. > ^ >;
5): Get better at talking please.
6): Toss all the advice I just gave you out the window and keep doing what you're doing. We both know about not regretting anything because what does regret get you? You're learning these things and growing into your not-so-much-of-a-dumbass self. You right now are embarrassing but it's fun to look back and laugh at your stupidity fondly, you've got that to look forward to! Especially when you get to the last month of senior year in high school, hahaha! Thanks for getting us here though, you little slacker!

[OgonoArtFamily]

Lol nice interactions xD

[Kura]

Don't bother forcing yourself to try and finish school.

You end up sick, worthless, stuck at home and on disability anyway.

[SpavVy]

I'd just sit down and eat popcorn while watching my past self screw up and struggle because whatever changes for my past self won't help help me anyway.

[webcomicguru]

Stop drinking so much beer!

[avalonmao]

How do you think that you'd respond?? xD

[Dingbat1991]

Lose weight.

And please stop wearing that stupid chain necklace.

[TristanJensen]

"DON'T DO ALL THIS!!!"
hands past self a list
P.S. : "Dude this is like a mile long"
"Mile and a half"

Also some motivational cat poster stuff

[UndefinableCreature]

I wouldn't tell him a thing.

[allenthomas]

Probably not too well ,tears...that sort of thing. But I think I'd keep drawing.

[Peej]

I'd say "You can still respect your father without doing EVERYTHING he suggests. If you wanna go to college and study art, do that."

[whydocowsfall]

I'm still only 17, but 13/14 year-old me could probably have done with some advice. I'd say,

"Take a step back and look at things from a broader perspective. Remember that actions have consequences and even when you're scared it helps to take a moment to think and to breathe. Don't hide or run away from your problems: face them and they'll go away much faster."

(I think this one still applies...)