Comment by hmokiguess

17 is such a fantastic age to be free and experience the world, you won't get that much of an advantage as these FOMO groomers are selling you into if you start now versus later.

If you are 17, go be yourself, whatever that is, in whatever way you want that to be, but do it so authentically and fully. Be unapologetic about what you love and what motivates you, and pursue that with passion and commitment.