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15 Pieces Of Invaluable Life Advice From Real Dads
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mbg Senior Relationships Editor
Here at mbg, there are few things we appreciate more than perfect little nuggets of wisdom from the people we respect the most. This Father's Day, those pearls are coming from all the amazing father figures in our lives, from wise grandfathers and clever dads to nurturing teachers and sage
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uncles.
So in between that Father's Day hike, bike ride, or phone call home, settle in with a matcha and prepare to write these pieces of life advice down.
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- "In any context, the best thing to be in life is a good teammate." —John, 56
- "Be nice to your mom." —James, 57
- "Sit up straight." —Alexander, 64
- "Everything works out OK in the end. If it’s not OK, it’s not the end." —Wayne, 64
- "Don't get too stuck in your ways, because life and parenting can present problems you didn't see coming. Be open to approaching them creatively, with an open mind." —Jeremy, 35
- "Don’t stress about giving advice. Especially with your teenagers, as they’re likely to do the opposite anyway. Instead, learn to listen...carefully, and with all of your attention and consideration. Men aren't always great listeners, but try to listen and summarize back what you hear. If you miss something important, do it again, and again, until you’ve got it, fully. Then you can work on withholding judgment and perhaps provide advice if requested. If so, be honest; admit your past mistakes; consider the full range of possibilities and consequences. But ultimately, the best way to show your love is to listen with care and good humor." —Bob, 67
- "Life is hard, but it's a lot harder if you don't think your decisions through." —Jim, 62
- "Don’t buy anything you can’t pay for, unless it’s for your daughter." —Wally, 78
- "Do yoga, and do a lot of it." —Rob, 57
- "Seeking opportunities to build your confidence is a fundamental building block to achieving your goals in life. Start small. Nourish any successes. Look for challenges within your grasp; complete that challenge and move on. That is the essence of confidence. Build your reservoir of success, and you will have a well of confidence." —Joe, 60
- "'Take care of your stuff.' That applies to cars, soccer cleats, kitchen knives, and everything in between. It will be evident to others, but more important than anything, it will instill in you a value for your purchases and possessions." —Barry, 68
- "Be a jack-of-all-trades." —Roland, 50
- "Be confident while maintaining humility." —Cliff, 64
- "Eat vegetables and keep your sense of humor." —Marvin, 97
- "When you have kids of your own, be open to the experience of being a kid all over again. When you go to the beach with your child for the first time and watch them take it all in, it will help you see this experience you've probably had many times before with fresh eyes. Don't take that for granted." —Jacob, 33
- "Friendship is about quality, not quantity. Cherish the little things, save half your money, and don't worry so much." — Brett, 63
- "Work hard to achieve your goals when you are young because it gets ten times harder when you are older, and opportunities disappear with age." —Lanford, 55
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