Nifty·Posted on Jul 14, 201529 Incredibly Important Lessons Every Twentysomething Needs To HearAs told by SpongeBob.by Julia ReinsteinBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Today is SpongeBob's 29th birthday. He's taught us quite a bit in that time. 1. Like how valuable your oldest friends are. 2. And that confidence is the real secret to beauty. 3. The only way to succeed in your career is with hard work and dedication. 4. But, don't beat yourself up when you make a mistake. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Stand up for yourself. 6. Tell your family how much you appreciate them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Don't neglect your physical needs. 8. Eat healthy. 9. And get to the gym every now and then. 10. But have a cheat day when you need one. 11. Let loose on occasion, but don't be an idiot. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. When you need help, ask for it. 14. You don't have to go out every weekend. 15. But don't become a slave to Netflix either. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Self-awareness is everything. 17. Don't let a bad roommate walk all over you. 18. Learn to be happy alone. 19. Volunteer, vote, and be a good citizen. 20. Start saving money while you're young. 21. Live in the moment. 22. When in a relationship, maintain your independence. 23. Heartbreak happens, but it's survivable. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 24. But sometimes, it's better to just be single. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 25. Remember to pay your electric bill. 26. Never stop believing in your dreams. 27. Love yourself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 28. Be your own hero. 29. And never forget this important piece of wisdom. Happy birthday, SpongeBob! Here's to hoping your last year as a twentysomething is, well, you know...