Older folks tend to dislike the younger generations for multiple reasons. Still, they can spread some seriously invaluable pearls of wisdom when they’re not shaking their head at our clothing choices or complaining about our takeout coffee addiction.
These 15 men from a popular online community share the most valuable advice they ever received from an old-timer.
It’s Okay To Make Mistakes
Making mistakes is such a taboo and misunderstood topic, especially in today’s society, but often it’s our best teacher. One user said, “It’s ok to make mistakes. But build the courage to accept that it’s a mistake and move forward from there.” Never give up because of one failure or screw-up.
Buy Nice, Not Twice
Another way to say this is to opt for quality over quantity, or “you get what you pay for.” This is true with almost all products.
“The only exception to this I can think of is tools. My uncle is like an Adam Savage-type builder guy with a giant workshop and a million tools. He always told me, ‘Buy the cheapest tools you can find; if you use it enough to break it, then buy the best one you can afford.’”
Be Curious, Not Judgmental
One user explained: “Only judge someone based on what you know about them personally, never what others say about them.”
Other users agreed that there is some gray area here: “If I trust someone and they say that a so-and-so is a bad person/trouble, I will definitely listen to them. The office gossip? Yeah, I would apply a healthy dose of skepticism.”
If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Right
In other words, don’t cut corners! “My version was, ‘If you don’t have time to do it right, you better have the time to do it again!’”
Another user piped up: “There are only two ways to do things: the right way or again.”
Don’t Worry
As the old saying goes, worrying makes you experience it twice. “75% of the things that kept me up at night with worry never even happened.”
Pay Cash
The theory being if you can’t afford to pay for it in cash, you can’t afford it. While this advice doesn’t stick with down payments and college admissions, it can be a great way to curb excess spending.
One guy shared this: “Unless it’s a house, a car, or essential repairs to either, if you can’t afford to pay cash for it, you don’t need it. My grandfather told me that when I was 19 & it kept me debt-free (aside from a mortgage & a car loan) my entire life.”
Take Care Of Your Body
“Basically, take care of yourself! I hated brushing my teeth when I was little. My grandfather showed me his dentures and said, you never want this to be you. It was powerful to see long-term consequences as a warning.”
Our bodies will tolerate a lot, but they’re not invincible.
Everyone Has Their Own Way Of Going Nuts
“My great-uncle told me this about 20 years ago. I was an angry, bitter young man. Somehow, that touched a nerve and led me to be less judgemental and more compassionate.”
Powerful words we should all abide by.
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
Because in the end – it’s all small stuff.
“My grandma used to tell me that all the time when I was younger. I never really listened to it until I was 27. Then I started taking that to heart. Now being in my mid-30s, my life is much simpler.”
Stress is one of the most underrated (yet powerful) killers. Take a deep breath and reassess your situation.
Marry The Right Person
This may seem like a no-brainer, but with the divorce rate increasing yearly, evidence suggests that many of us are jumping the gun. One guy shared his advice from his granddad: “Marrying the wrong person is catastrophic to your health and finances. It’s even worse if you have children with the wrong person.”
Work 5% Harder Than Your Co-workers
When it comes to job stability, here’s one to keep in mind: “I think the best bit of advice I ever got from my dad was ‘Work 5% harder than your co-workers, and you’ll always have a job.’ He’s been right so far. I’m 52 and have worked at my current place of employment for 21 years.”
Show That You’re Willing To Fight
“Show that you’re willing to fight even if you know you’ll lose. No one wants to pick on someone who makes it difficult every time.”
This one might just save you if you wind up in the wrong neighborhood one night!
Your Life Will Never Change Unless You Change Your Life
We’ve all heard this one, and it’s usually not until we reach a certain age that it makes sense.
“My dad told me that for years when I was struggling, took me years to figure out what he was talking about.”
Choose A Career You Love
Never settle for anything – even jobs.
“You’re going to have to work for a long time, like 30 or 40 years. Pick something you won’t hate. – Dad.”
Such fantastic advice from this guy’s pops!
Master Your Emotions
“It was my dad’s way of saying life often isn’t fair, and the same of people. Don’t let it get in your way. The clarity to get the most of what you deserve and avoid mistakes that’ll set you back come primarily from being in charge of your feelings.”
While men should never be ashamed of their emotions, mastery can come in handy, too, if the situation calls for it. Life may knock you down a time or two, but always calmly get back up and climb back on the horse.
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