YOLO

"Kids" at the current time are completely misunderstanding this saying. "You only live once".

They use these words as an excuse to act completely and utterly stupid.

You only live once, so you should make the most of it, don't settle with having a average life unless that's what you want, go for your dreams and make sure you have a happy life with no regrets.

Picture all those teenagers who now use "YOLO" as an excuse to drink too much, take drugs, go home with someone you don't really know and have unprotected sex, 10 years later they will sit there thinking back to all the stupid mistakes they made, maybe with a child they had with a stranger, a STD that can never be cured, brain damage from alcohol or drugs... or maybe they won't even survive that long living that life. 

This is NOT making the most of your life, this is being an idiot who's trying to get themselves in serious trouble!

What YOLO is, is the principle of not saying "No, I'm too scared" to a dream you have all ways wanted to do, either to your self or anyone else! Don't let fear of the unknown stop you from accomplishing things in your life! 

When you are old your biggest regrets will be the dreams you never worked to make true! Make sure you try as much as you can to make your life what you want it to be so you won't have to look back and be disappointed in yourself. 

You will not be on your deathbed thinking "Yes I remember that party when I was 17, where I got SOOOO drunk and went home with that really cute guy! I barely remember what happened the next day but I woke up in his bed! THAT WAS LIKE SO TOTALLY AWESOME!" 

No. 

Just no.

This is a wonderful saying that tries to motivate people to follow their dreams and live a happy life! Use it for that! Not as a excuse to throw a rebellion against your parents.

The current way of following the saying is dangerous for your own health and others, not a way to be cool.

PS: I would like to add that even tho I mainly target young teenagers with this post there are many older morons who deserve a proper slap for still feeling the need to do this stuff.