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What's the Best Advice Dad Ever Gave You?
In honor of Father's Day, Patch asked readers on Facebook to share the best advice their father ever gave them.
Motherly advice is often driven by emotion and the need to protect, while lessons handed down from dad tend to be more straightforward and practical, applying to the challenges of everyday life, and sticking with you when you need it most.
For Father's Day, Patch Facebook readers in Lake Forest, Deerfield and Highland Park shared some of the best advice they have received from their dads over the years. Hey dad! We're still using it!
Work hard, do what you love, and good things happen!
Marry her!
For every dollar you make, save a dollar!
Never use the word "only" in front of a dollar sign.
My father, who died just a couple of weeks ago, told me 30 years ago to always arrive 15 minutes early. I believe it is the only advice of his that I have always followed.
Spend less than you make.
Moderation in everything. As a teenager it made me crazy. Now I get it.
Half of life sucks, choose to focus on the other half.
Do what you love. Because you'll be doing it the rest of your life.
Don't let your books get in the way of your education (on entering college).
Listen and have people doubt your ignorance than speak and remove all doubt.
Don't be a lemming. Do just the opposite to what masses tend to do.
Leave a cushion of air between you and all the other drivers. I still follow that advice. He also is one of the friendliest, happiest people I know. He set an amazing example on kindness and the importance of being friendly. He had a Kid's TV show called "Happy Herb."
Tell Us: What's the best advice your father ever gave you, and do you still find it useful? Share in the comments.
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