What life advice did your father hand down?

[KeithTalent]

None. Never really knew the man.

KT

 

[Golgatha]

1) Make a living with your mind not your body.

Me - Chemist
Him - Steel fabrication worker

2) Never start a fight, but if one starts finish it as quickly as possible by whatever means necessary.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Snitches get stitches

 

[alkemyst]

Snitches get stitches

Do you even gangsta, bro?

 

[edro]

• No matter what task you do, try your best.
• Always show up early.
• Give a pocket knife back to the man in the same fashion he gave it to you. (open or closed)
• Always watch the horizon for cops, while driving.
• Don't work in a factory like me.
• When driving on curvy roads, watch the power lines to see which way the road turns.
• Always look through the car in front of you's window to see what traffic in front of them are doing. Don't trust their brake lights.
• If you are being bullied, punch him in the nose. Even if you lose the fight, he won't bug you again.
• Never turn a steering wheel to its furthest position for very long, especially at high speed. (don't fully understand this one still, but maybe he had a bad experience with some ball joints popping loose)

 

[monkeydelmagico]

I don't recall a single bit of advice. Ever. 40+ years of very short conversations. Dad isn't much of a talker.

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

you can only go as fast as the guy in front of you

edit: dad also gave me a million more tips, just this one came to mind. he was a killer dad. and he still supports me when i need it today. thanks dad!

 

[Jodell88]

Don't be late, don't be lazy, and this gem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NF5XU-k2Vk

 

[alkemyst]

BK > McDs

He is a wise man.

This explains a lot about you.

 

[alkemyst]

You're a fantastic human being. I am in complete shock that you have been divorced multiple times.

I have divorced women multiple times, but yeah I am sort of a big deal.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

Do it right the first time

and

An education is the best tool you in your bag. You'll use it everytime.

 

[alkemyst]

The best tool in my bag are Deez Nutz.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I don't recall a single bit of advice. Ever. 40+ years of very short conversations. Dad isn't much of a talker.

Same with mine only mine died 3.5 years ago... :'(

I know that he loved me but we never really talked much... or enough.

 

[highland145]

:'(

I know that he loved me but we never really talked much... or enough.

This. I wonder if it was the age...kids depression or soon after?

Pros:
Go to work
Pay your bills
Tell the truth
Stay out of debt
Be polite to people you haven't met
Make sure your SO is covered


Cons:
I won't post.

 

[MongGrel]

I have divorced women multiple times, but yeah I am sort of a big deal.

No, your a twat.

 

[highland145]

No, your a twat.

Well, yeah. We eff him all the time and he swallows.:wub:

 

[CountZero]

I'm sure my dad gave the usual after school special advice but I don't really remember it. The one thing that did stick out (coming from a career military man):

"You are smart, you have potential. Don't join the military. They take people like you and chew them up. They waste any potential you have."

It took a long time after leaving to have any pride in his service. I don't know if he still feels that way about the military but it did stick with me.

 

[alkemyst]

No, your a twat.

Dude, I am just what I eat. Sorry, you are a dick.

 

[alkemyst]

Well, yeah. We eff him all the time and he swallows.:wub:

You think so? Go eat a dick too. I don't swallow shit, bro.

Come at me. I am level 9000.

 

[Platypus]

nvm

 

[highland145]

You think so? Go eat a dick too. I don't swallow shit, bro.

Come at me. I am level 9000.

QFT, shit swallowing is a nasty habit.

But I feel your pain.

 

[SolMiester]

Dont get too drunk in a strange place!

 

[Sepen]

Measure twice, cut once.
Hard work never killed anyone.
If a bear is chasing you, you only have to outrun the other guy.
Never trust a politician.
Get a job working for the city, county or state. This way you'll have a pension, unlike me.

I used to think my Dad was full of it, but he was a genius. I miss him every single day.

 

[ThinClient]

Considering that he wasn't around, he didn't teach me shit.

 

[Muse]

Invest in stocks, but hardly ever check their value.
Don't buy on margin.
Don't mess with married women.
Get your vaccinations.

He didn't care for fools, but if he thought you a fool, you'd never know it.