Father's Day is Sunday, what's the best piece of advice pops passed on to you?

Jstas
Jstas Posts: 14,809
edited June 2011 in The Clubhouse
My dad, it's a cliche but it's true. "If it's too good to be true, it probably is."

Not that he was trying to be excessively skeptical or anything. It really just means that you shouldn't be a patsy. Look farther than the flashy outside. Healthy skepticism is good thing and can often keep you from making a decision you'll regret in the future.

Do I always listen? No, not always but we're all human.


So what sage wisdom (deliberately or inadvertently) did your dad pass (deliberately or inadvertently) on to you?
Expert Moron Extraordinaire

You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited June 2011
    "Never dip your pen in the company ink".:wink:
    --Gary--
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited June 2011
    The world owes you nothing.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2011
    "I don't care what you choose to do for a living, as long as it's honorable and you do it to the best of your ability."

    "You never got a whippin you didn't deserve, and you missed out on a quite a few that you did."

    "Nothing holds more value than your integrity. If you can't look in the mirror every morning and like what you see, you've got nothing."

    "Son, just be yourself and everything else will fall into place."

    "Have compassion for people, nobody makes it on their own."


    Love you DAD, you are the man.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited June 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    "Nothing holds more value than your integrity. If you can't look in the mirror every morning and like what you see, you've got nothing."

    What if you're just ugly? :tongue: :biggrin:
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited June 2011
    "Have as much fun as you can at weddings because the first 5 years out of college those are the only things you will attend"

    Thank god I moved 1000 miles from "home" as I've gotten to skip quite a few weddings I wouldn't have wanted to be at anyways.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2011
    Well two things

    1- Life is like a bank,,you get outta it,,what you put into it.
    2-There ain't no such thing as a "free lunch"
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2011
    Never 'expect' anybody (you work for or with) to tell you that 'you' have done something well, or better than they could!

    1. Because most people are 'envious' and

    2. Because most people are insecure and unsure of themselves, doubt themselves constantly. So how can 'you' expect 'them' not to doubt you?

    In essence, do your best and don't wait around for 'anyone' to praise you or reward you. Because it doesn't mean anything and you can't 'trust' their opinion because they can't trust themselves.

    Pretty sage advice, I'd say!

    My father died 3 years ago. As far as I know few people 'ever' told him he'd done something well! What a wonderful world we live in!

    cnh
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited June 2011
    My pops said, as I was on my way to college...

    "Wear protection"!:biggrin:
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  • Bababouey
    Bababouey Posts: 129
    edited June 2011
    Save some money for your retirement.
    I am going to be 58 on the 23rd.
    Sadly, I didn't take his advice and will still be working for a few more years.
    Glen
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2011
    Roughly 2 weeks prior to his death; "Enjoy your younger days to the fullest but respect your self and others!"
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited June 2011
    "If you ain't got any by 11:00 PM, come on home."
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    >This message has been scanned by the NSA and found to be free of harmful intent.<
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited June 2011
    In telling me that he had decided to help me through college two years after I failed miserably at my first attempt, My Dad, who I had NEVER heard curse, took me outside (I later realized that he probably wanted to be out of Mom's earshot) and told me, "All right, I'll help out." I replied as graciously as I could, but he just stared at me. I'll never forget his next words... "Don't F... Up."
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2011
    Touch the fence before you pee on it.:wink:
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited June 2011
    "Do it right the first time and you won't have to do it again":wink:
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2011
    Don't judge others. Hate only hurts you. Mathew 7-1 Only God can be judge and your not God.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited June 2011
    I can remember like it was just yesterday, and it's been thirty years since my Dad passed away...

    "I see now said the carpenter, as he picked up his hammer and saw..."

    "Don't ever **** in the snow, son. Sooner or later it's going to melt..."
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited June 2011
    "Above all, keep your name clean"

    Joe
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited June 2011
    Life will have its ups and downs, just keep looking and moving forward.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited June 2011
    "When all else fails; read the directions!"

    Actually served me well.

    Thanks Dad.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited June 2011
    I've never known my dad, actually, this thread made me remember that I've had his phone number that I got from his sister in my desk for about a year now.. Surprise call? IDK about that.

    Some of the best 'fatherly' advice I had ever received was - 'Remember, there are going to be only two or three times in your life to be upset about something, the other stuff don't worry about.' - Its served me very well, don't sweat the small stuff so to speak.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2011
    My dad always used the bible for thoughts. "Do unto other as you would have them do unto you".

    My mom had the gem though via Abraham Lincoln. "It is better to remain silent and thought a fool, then to speak an remove all doubt". That is a pearl of a saying.
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  • JustinHEMI
    JustinHEMI Posts: 198
    edited June 2011
    Ummm, there is no way to say what our "sex" talk was without being crass, but all he said to me was;

    "Justin, eff em and leave em. That is all."

    Thanks dad. :D
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited June 2011
    "If she lives with you for 6 months, she gets half your stuff."

    "I don't care who you date as long as she doesn't have purple hair. That'll upset your mother."
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited June 2011
    When I was a teenager I used to work for my dad in his construction business. One day he told me "Boy, you better get a job in the air conditioning 'cause you ain't gonna make it out here." After a few other jobs I took it to heart and have been in IT for the last 15 years.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    Don't get married, Don't have any children, Get a dog

    Tony Stewart is the only great race driver out there

    Take care of your Mother
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited June 2011
    No matter what job you do, cutting the lawn or or building rockets, do it to the best of your ability, people might not say anything, but they'll notice.
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  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited June 2011
    "Kill 'em with kindness"

    "Use the right tool for the job"

    And my favorite,

    "Don't sweat the small stuff!"

    So, after 53 years as of today, they all ring true. Thanks Dad. I sure do miss you!
    Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend.
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  • Cassidy
    Cassidy Posts: 87
    edited June 2011
    While driving me to a boy/girl party when I was about 14, Dad said:

    Be nice to all the girls because you just never know...

    That advice worked out pretty well over the years :cool:
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,039
    edited June 2011
    Anything worth doing is worth doing right.

    You don't get nuthin' from nuthin'.

    Son, do both of us a favor and don't piss your mother off.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,714
    edited June 2011
    - "All work is honorable".

    -"Know your job and you don't have to kiss anyone's rear-end".

    "TANSTAAFL".
    Sal Palooza
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