Fathers Day - Best Advice Your Dad gave you

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TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059

Posted:

All,

Today is Fathers Day. Happy Fathers Day to all.

For fun, what's the best advice your Dad gave you?

The one that comes to mind from my father is:

Credit cards are for emergencies only not daily expenses.

JohnB26 (South Carolina)
Posts: 1,569

Posted:

"Trust...but verify!"

AnnH4 (Florida)
Posts: 53

Posted:

To always be honest with people and to tell the truth, to be kind to others, to "root" for the underdog, and to mind my manners. Never let the gas tank go below a quarter of a tank, keep the oil changed, and don't ignore the "idiot light" also stick out in my mind

JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265

Posted:

I did not heed it. Concerning my first wife. He said I think it might be a mistake to marry her. She seems rather high strung. Man on man, was Dear Old Dad right....LOL

RogerB (Colorado)
Posts: 5,067

Posted:

Say I love you and walk the talk.

SharonH9 (Virginia)
Posts: 216

Posted:

Take pride in your work.

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836

Posted:

Take the job...

Former HOA President

SheliaH (Indiana)
Posts: 6,964

Posted:

Remember there are at least three sides to any story - yours, the other person's and the truth

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius

BrianB (California)
Posts: 2,820

Posted:

Surround yourself with experts, and shut the heck up.

Trust everyone, but always cut the cards yourself.

Always use the right tool for the job.

At's a poor carpenter who blames his tools.

Everyone deserves some respect, but not everyone deserves YOUR respect. be careful who your friends are.

You have the right to remain silent. Use it. Frequently.

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059

Posted:

I thank everyone who participated by sharing or simply reading this thread.
My goal was to have you think of your Father. I hope this goal was achieved.

Tim

GlenL (Ohio)
Posts: 5,491

Posted:

Never bring a knife to a gun fight.

Studies show that 5 out of 4 people have problems with fractions

BrianB (California)
Posts: 2,820

Posted:

Be careful engaging in a battle of wits, you may be less well armed than you thought.

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