Your 20s is a constant battle between thinking you have it all figured out and life giving you a harsh reality check. It's a period of trial and error, but it can also be one of the most fun decades. Much of my life knowledge is from my dad, who's filled with never-ending lessons. Though he's considered to be pretty young for a father at 49, his professional and personal success speaks far beyond his years. As much as I've become jaded by his daily inspirational texts, I know there's great value to them. His advice has been nothing but helpful to me as a 20-something, so I figured others could benefit, too. Here are 20 things that my dad wishes someone had told him around this age.