To take or not to take a pension vs lump sum
My dad knew my first wife was beautiful trouble
But he didn’t really tell me his view then
Southern manners kind of thing
Wifey and I more likely to speak up
In 1984 a complete stranger told me that I should learn to program computers.
I wish I had followed his advice.
Plastics.
Love.
Advice I should’ve followed: Pay myself before paying bills..and Do Not Ignore letters from the I R S. They won’t forget I still owe....Last bit of advice, don’t be afraid to respectfully question authority.
“Don’t EVER spend more than you have”
That BIT(H is CRAZY.
Never trust the police.
beer!
When I was 17, dad warned me about a buddy that my best friend and I hung with and took weekend trips with. The guy was ten years older than us and always bought us beer. Dad said “Jim is gay and he has an agenda with you guys.” Well, of course I was outraged at the accusation and respectfully fought back. He shrugged since he knew we were big enough to kick butt. Well, sure enough the ok’ man proved to be right. “Uh, dad... Um... Jim told us he’s gay... And he loves (my buddy).”
Dad just shook his head. Didn’t even see it coming! Ha!
“Don’t stick your d*** in Crazy.”
Daddy always said don’t keep tasting that shine when your making it. He was right as I have lost two good stills as I have no ideal were I was working them.
Don't F... the help
Don't screw another man's wife and drink his liquor
Pay your debts and give a man an honest day's work.
Best advice from my mom:
Never pick up a guy in a bar - you’ll only end up with a drunk.
Instead pick up a guy in a library - at least you’ll know he can read.
Mind you, this advice was given ages ago before guys could surf porn on the internet at the library!
Oh, God. Where to start? It seems that at every point in my life when I had an important decision to make, I was more likely to make the wrong decision and in the process ignore someone’s advice. Thankfully, good luck has occasionally provided relief and chance to recover from my mistakes.
From time to time I also took good advice and generally got good results from that, too. So, it hasn’t been a life of unending disasters — just one of periodic disasters. I’m hoping that it all evens out eventually and it seems to be headed in that direction.
Dad told me just before I got married:
You are going to be broke more than rich. Running from paycheck to paycheck and praying nothing serious happens. Every time you get paid, pull twenty out of it and use it for a luxury. Your bank account won’t like it, your marriage will.
That were 40 years ago. He were right.
Like the country song says...
“Work that job hard, but don’t work your life away.”
Don’t drink the water in Mexico. Just kidding. Wish someone had given me advice about anything.