The Good Advice (Advise) Thread: Post Up Good Advice You've Gotten
Best advice I ever got was from my Dad, who said, "Son, it's just easier to go through life if you try and get along with people."
Another good one: It doesn't cost you anything extra to be nice. And one that occurred to me early in my work life: Go to work, do your job, get paid, then go home. You don't get paid any extra to create drama, complain, have conflicts, etc. Finally, an old truism: Don't shit where you eat. |
Divorces are expensive because they are worth it.
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"It's easy to forget what's important, so don't."
"Wait until you have kids of your own!" "Just because you're qualified, doesn't mean you're any good at it." |
Early to Rise,
Early to Bed. Makes you healthy, And socially dead. :yesnod: |
Best advice I received that I didn't follow, sadly: Don't go to vet school.
Said to me by vet I worked with when I was in high school. |
Treat people like you want to be treated,unless they **** with you ,then treat then as they are treating you.
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Don’t sweat the petty stuff, pet the sweaty stuff.
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Rule #3: don't be a ***** :yesnod:
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Never become a democrat.
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Invest your Bar Mitzvah money!
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Never be the wingman :nono:
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I've found as I've gotten older that getting into arguments and "going to the mat" (which I did a lot when younger) to prove your point is a waste of time -- whether IRL or online. There is nothing to gain except hard feelings. Being an old **** now, I avoid confrontations like the plague. It's easier to just suck it up, even if you're right, and move on. I have a liberal couple I'm friends with who bring up politics on occasion (not so much lately) and I'll often make one rebuttal then change the subject. Sometimes I won't respond at all. Back in 2018 we got into it really bad and didn't talk to each other for months. She made the first move to get back together, and we've been okay since. He's a dumb **** and occasionally brings up mass shootings and guns but I ignore him. There is nothing to be gained by arguing with dumb people who are in a cult. "Too soon old, too late smart." - some Chink proverb |
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"Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out."
I generally follow that advice, but I also don't care if the door hits someone else in the ass. |
It is always better to give than receive
Especially if it's a punch in the mouth |
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Many years back I heard this oldie often, Do not get mad get even! My buddy said the above is for children, his version was ''Do not get mad get way ahead''! |
Shave that thang :seasix:
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Upon my retirement, years ago.
"Buy Real Estate. They're not making any more of it." LATB Long story short, Paid 130k cash for 2 rental properties during the bust. 100k worth of renovations over the years. Management company handles everything. Current value, 700k. Never date a girl whose daddy calls her "Princess", because they usually think that they are one. If ever asked to chose between the blue or red pill, take both. See what happens....:seasix: |
Shoot where they're going, not where they're at.
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Don’t take advice from others.
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Be careful stepping on peoples toes because they may be connected to an ass you have to kiss one day.
There's 3 times in your life that you're the center of attention and two you won't remember, so enjoy your wedding day. Some days your house burns up, some days it burns down. |
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Words to live by
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Treat everyone the same, make decisions how to treat them after you talk to them.
Don't hesitate to be a huge asshole when appropriate. Never forget and get even... |
"If they don't look out for your best interest, then they are not your friend. Remove them from your life."
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Absolutely NOTHING in life is "forever".
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Warm beer is better than no beer.
The best beer is free beer. We all pay for it. To go fast, start with 8 cylinders. A bad day on the links is not that bad. |
An old fella I used to talk to at the bus stop when I lost my license for speeding (1988 or so)
2 pearls of wisdom he gave me I have never forgotten. "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans" "If you hear something great, it's probably not new; if you hear something new, it's probably not great" Scott |
As you age, you will realize that this is absolutely true:
“When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.” -- Augusten Burroughs |
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Every man should have a dog in his life.
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