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At just 16 years old, Jaden Smith has proven to be an exceptional talent on the big screen and in the recording studio. He recently added another layer to his wunderkind legacy in an interview with The New York Times, in which Jaden discussed a number of topics that seemed out of reach for a normal teenager, let alone someone with a college degree.
Jaden's outside-the-box thinking surprised those who were unaware of his personal musings, but truthfully, he's been divulging this kind of information constantly on his Twitter timeline. What's the proper way to kiss a loved one? How can you fully utilize your hands? What the fuck is up with mirrors? Jaden's got the answers. Here are 20 Life Lessons We Learned From Jaden Smith's Twitter Feed.
On Death
It's a question you should ask yourself every day. Because if you're able to ask it, the answer is no.
On Relationships
Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don't.
On Being Honest
Sometimes the truth hurts. Jaden will let you cry on his shoulder though.
On Becoming a New You
Stay woke.
On Attraction
Just one push up. You don't want to look too desperate.
On Appreciation
Too often we wait until it's too late to appreciate what we have. Stop and smell the roses.
On Kissing
From a scientific standpoint, #tru. A recent study revealed a kiss can transfer up to 80,000,000 bacteria if done properly. Don't put your health at risk for first base with bae.
On Hate
The only way to silence hate is through knowledge. Open a book or some shit.
On Mirrors
They're just a figment of our imagination.
On Babies
Obama hasn't said otherwise.
On Following Your Heart
There's a one in 100 chance you'll die in a car crash. But you still drive. Why? Because it feels right.
On Idols
What's better than having an idol? Becoming one.
On Connecting With People
Jaden Smith is a human before he's a celebrity. Respect that first.
On Getting the Girl
Nice guys always finish last, so get ahead with negging. Pretty sure that's Jaden's stance here.
On Language
If you ain't talking Jaden, are you really saying anything?
On Finding Answers to Life
What I learned by looking at my hands—my fingers look like sausages. Damn.
On Our Inevitable Demise
A morbid declaration, but as humans we can't hide from the truth. That would be inhumane.
On Breaking Through the Cycle of Life
History will inevitably repeat itself. It's your job to break through to the other side at the right moment. The Doors would agree.
On Gossip
A real man in the mirror moment.
On Haters
Have sympathy for the people who diss you. They're just searching for purpose.
