The Young Adult's Top 25 from GS Elevator's "How to be a Man"

For those of you not familiar with GS Elevator, it's some dude that works in the Goldman Sachs building on Wall Street and records ridiculous stuff he hears on the elevator via a Twitter feed.  Recently this guy put together a "guide to being a man" for Business Insider.  There were some real gems in there and these are my top 25 that I think apply outside of just Wall Street:

1. It’s okay to trade the possibility of your 80s and 90s for more guaranteed fun in your 20s and 30s.
2. Never stay out after midnight three nights in a row … unless something really good comes up on the third night.
3. Never date an ex of your friend.
4. Always carry cash.  Keep some in your front pocket.
5. If riding the bus doesn't incentivize you to improve your station in life, nothing will.
6. When in doubt, always kiss the girl.
7. People are tired of you being the funny, drunk guy.
8. You probably use your cell phone too often and at the wrong moments.

9. Buy expensive sunglasses.  Superficial? Yes, but so are the women judging you. And it tells these women you appreciate nice things and are responsible enough not to lose them.
10. Act like you've been there before.  It doesn't matter if it’s in the end zone at the Super Bowl or on a private plane.
11. A glass of wine or two with lunch will not ruin your day.

12. No selfies. Aspire to experience photo-worthy moments in the company of a beautiful woman.
13. There’s always another level. Just be content knowing that you are still better off than most who have ever lived.
14. Ask for a salad instead of fries.

15. Be spontaneous.
16. Measure yourself only against your previous self.
17. Remember, “rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.” 
18. Read more. It allows you to borrow someone else’s brain, and will make you more interesting at a dinner party – provided that you don’t initiate conversation with, “So, who are you reading …”
19. Never take an ex back. She tried to do better and is settling with you.
20. Drink outdoors.
 And during the day.
 And sometimes by yourself.
21. If she expects the person you are 20% of the time, 100% of the time, then she doesn't want you.
22. Avoid that “last” whiskey. You've probably had enough. 

23. Staying angry is a waste of energy.

24. Buy a tuxedo before you are thirty. Stay that size.

25. Stop talking about where you went to college.

The full article:  http://www.businessinsider.com/the-gselevator-guide-to-being-a-man-2013-9