What do you think is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

I’m talking about something that has stayed with you throughout the years and that you still go back to for guidance?

We all have those special words of wisdom and these 12 Twitter users were nice enough to share the advice that has stuck with them.

Let’s see what they had to say.

1. Let someone else decide.

This is good.

I had decided not to submit an essay to a journal, feeling it wasn’t good enough. A friend reminded me that it’s not my job to decide that. I submitted it and got my first academic publication. I’ve had lots of rejections since then, but never pre-judge my own work.

— Mike Sell, PhD (@mike_sell) March 21, 2021

2. Take care of #1.

Always a good idea.

The only person you trust is your self

— Lucky Luciano (@BFlorencerip) March 21, 2021

3. Words of wisdom.

We should all do this.

In moving from peer to a manager, I was told “always go to any happy hour or event you’re invited to, but always be the first to leave”. 20+ years and it’s something I have always remembered and followed.

— Jill Addy Wright (@addywright68) March 21, 2021

4. You probably won’t get it back.

It’s the truth!

My uncle told me whenever a family member (or friend) asked to borrow some money I should only ever give an amount I’m comfortable not getting back.

— Toks 4.0 (@Toksyk27) March 21, 2021

5. A big sign.

Keep an eye out for this.

My mother told me never to get involved with a man who dislikes cats – especially if he *does* like dogs. “He likes dogs because they’re obedient; he doesn’t like cats because they’re independent – if he doesn’t like it in a cat, he won’t tolerate it in you”.

— Pragmagressive (@talespin22) March 21, 2021

6. Don’t escalate.

It’s usually not worth it.

You can almost always escalate a situation at some point in the future, but you can rarely deescalate once you go down that road.

— Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) March 22, 2021

7. Amen to this one!

I wish everyone listened to this advice…

Don’t listen to preachers who tell you how to vote or politicians who tell you how to pray.

— AlbertaSux (@AlbertaSux) March 22, 2021

8. Take care of yourself.

Ask as many questions as you need to.

When your boss asks you to take on new roles/responsibilities, ask them which current ones you will be able to give up in exchange. Saying “yeah, I got it” every time will leave you over extended and likely to screw one or more of those things up.

— SuperSerial (@YepMFiSaidIt) March 21, 2021

9. Sometimes it’s best to keep your mouth shut.

Zip it once in a while!

“You don’t have to have an opinion on every subject, and you don’t have to share every opinion you have.”

— This Miami Sound Machine Kills Fascists (@ohyahfershure) March 21, 2021

10. Thanks, Granny.

It’s a good idea from time to time.

From my great grandma: “You better shut up.” Following this advice has saved me a lot of trouble

— Holly (@datanerd_holly) March 21, 2021

11. Be careful out there.

Defense is the best offense.

Drive like everyone else is trying to kill you.

— Nicole David (@obbiecole) March 21, 2021

12. A real gem!

Be compassionate!

“Think twice before criticizing someone who has done something you haven’t.”

A film professor told me that at FSU. I appreciate that wisdom more as I’ve gotten (much)
older.

— Mike Avila, “Dumb Woke Count” (@mikeavila) March 22, 2021

How about you?

What’s some of the best advice you ever got?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know. Thanks!

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It’s always important to listen to the advice that people dish out to you, because never know when certain words of wisdom will pop up again later down the line and make perfect sense.

So keep your ears open, my friends!

Folks shared the surprisingly useful advice that they’ve received in their lives.

Let’s see what they had to say.

1. Don’t even think about it.

It’s not worth your time!

Someone else’s opinion of you is none of your business.

— I Hate Idiots (@DCJRad) March 22, 2021

2. Sleep on it.

Always a good idea.

“Sleep on it” and never send a written message that 1) you haven’t read to yourself out loud and 2) you’re not prepared to read out loud in court.

— Fred Sondheim (@FredSondheim) March 22, 2021

3. Forgive and forget.

Liberate yourself!

Forgiveness is FOR YOU. Not for the person you’re forgiving. Forgiving them doesn’t let them off the hook for what they did — it lets YOU relieve yourself of the pain someone has given you as a burden. Learning to forgive is an act of liberation.

— M.J. Prest (@mj_prest) March 22, 2021

4. I love this.

Your grandad was right on the money.

Never have an argument with a moron, they’ll take you down to their level then beat you with experience. — My Grandad used to say this to me and my brother.

— Richard G.D. Baker (@DogsOnVinyl) March 22, 2021

5. Amen to this one!

Keep it to yourself.

Keep your private life private.

— Phillipa (@odawa49) March 22, 2021

6. Don’t be that person.

Never a good idea.

At the beginning of my first company party, my supervisor said “Tomorrow everyone will be talking about someone. Make sure it’s not you.”

— Gayle (@gayleforce4) March 22, 2021

7. Dad is a smart guy.

Words of wisdom!

Dad to 17 year old me: “Remember son, you don’t need to do anything you don’t want to just cos your friends are doing it. Also, condoms are cheaper than children”.

— Shane (@chinesepereira) March 22, 2021

8. Some good advice right here.

Listen up!

1) Define yourself by what you love, rather than what you despise, and lavish praise on the people and things that move you. 2) Respect those with less power than yourself, and be wary of those who do not.-Tim Minchin

— SecularSapien (@minusthemanny) March 22, 2021

9. Go easy on yourself.

And give yourself a break!

Talk to yourself like you would talk to a friend. (In cases when you feel blue, screwed up, etc. Self-compassion can be challenging, but oh so important.)

— 202-224-3121 (@belleradio) March 22, 2021

10. Goodbye and good luck.

Don’t waste your time.

If someone doesn’t want you in their life, don’t waste time worrying about it.

— John Hopwood (@JohnHopsthewood) March 22, 2021

11. Get started today!

Better late than never!

Someone asked Dear Abby if she should go to med school because she would be 60 when she finished 8 yrs if study. Abby said, “how old will you be in 8 years if you don’t go?” I found that advice very useful.

— K-town Sandy (@Ktown_sandy) March 22, 2021

Have you ever received any surprisingly useful advice?

If so, tell us all about it in the comments.

We’d love to hear from you!

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You never know when a little piece of wisdom is gonna hit you upside the head and stick in your brain.

That’s why you gotta pay attention, folks!

Because something that you might have dismissed as pure drivel at one point might resurface and catch you by surprise because of how accurate it turned out to be.

So listen to all advice out there, okay?

These people sure did!

1. You gotta focus.

And think about the kids!

Asking myself “Is this is a hill I am willing to die on?” has given me energy to really focus on what matters most in my career & life. And most of the hills are sticking up for my own 2 children and students and I’ve never regretted one battle I have fought for them.

— @GenXtra1 (@GenXtra1) March 21, 2021

2. Don’t let anything get you down.

Just roll with it!

“When walking in the rain, you can be wet and miserable or you can choose to just be wet”

— Occam’s toothbrush (@Ivankasrealdad1) March 21, 2021

3. We all make sacrifices.

It’s how you keep moving forward.

Sometimes you gotta do things you don’t want to do to get things you want.

— LuciferSam (@LuciferSam44) March 21, 2021

4. Can’t please everyone.

Good advice, Dad.

It’s not your job to educate somebody. They need to seek information. Also everyone is not going to like you and that is ok. Dad

— Joy (@5feetpetite_75) March 21, 2021

5. Let ’em think what they want.

None of your concern.

What other people think of you is none of your business.

— Gretchen (@GBaby0604) March 21, 2021

6. You can only go up.

And you’ll be happier!

Keep your expectations low. You’ll be a happier person.

— Diana Heliotes (@DianaHeliotes) March 21, 2021

7. Three good points.

Think about these for yourself.

Cut toxic people out of your life.
Never argue with stupid people.
Don’t discuss sex, politics, or religion.

— Gra’ma Banana (@eclairevoyant) March 21, 2021

8. It’s story time!

This is good.

When prepping for a job interview, get ready to tell some stories to illustrate the points that you want to make about yourself. People like stories more than assertions and generalizations.

— Steve Tracy (@DrStephenTracy) March 21, 2021

9. You’ll never work a day in your life…

Do what you love!

Look for a job doing what you’re happiest doing. Worked for me! 27 years teaching kids about nature OUTDOORS!!?

— Sarah Dalton – Monarch Lady (@monarchlady222) March 21, 2021

10. Good idea.

It’ll pay off!

Pay yourself first

— KVD proud American again! (@flybone_robin) March 21, 2021

11. You can’t do everything for everyone.

Trust us on this one!

My therapist told me, you can sit back and let others take care of things. You don’t always have to be that person

— dumplings (@visithesea) March 21, 2021

Now it’s your turn!

In the comments, tell us about some of the best advice you’ve ever received.

We’d love to hear from you! Thanks!

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