Generally we see dads as someone who restricts our pocket money, looks hard at our friends and further hard at our report cards and is more or less our very own ATM. Right from money for picnic to post graduation courses, dads decide it all. But do we consider them as the first man in our lives who showed us how the world really is. Of course they didn’t pamper us like our moms but they were always there, watching silently, patiently, closely. These are few advices that perhaps your dad has shared with you and will stay with you forever.

If you have one good friend in the world, you are a rich person

If you have one good friend in the world, you are a rich person

If you have one good friend in the world, you are a rich person

Friends are hard to find and further harder to keep. This we understand once we are out of school.

 

You can do ANYTHING you put your mind into

You can do ANYTHING you put your mind into

You can do ANYTHING you put your mind into

Determination is the answer. Every time your dad pushed you for that sports competition, this is what he meant.

 

Don’t ever buy anything until you have the money

Don’t ever buy anything until you have the money

Don’t ever buy anything until you have the money

Yes, we so need this advice today, thanks to online shopping.

 

Don’t change for anyone, because you are perfect the way you are

Don’t change for anyone, because you are perfect the way you are

Don’t change for anyone, because you are perfect the way you are

This is the toughest to follow as the world around us is constantly trying to do otherwise.

 

Why would you want to be like anyone else?

Why would you want to be like anyone else?

Why would you want to be like anyone else?

Your friend is the hero and you want to be just like him. How easy it is to forget our own uniqueness.

 

Treat everyone as if they are special, because they are special to someone

Treat everyone as if they are special, because they are special to someone

Treat everyone as if they are special, because they are special to someone

Just like you want to feel special, so does the other person. Treat the other one as you want to be treated.

 

It is better to be alone than in bad company

It is better to be alone than in bad company

It is better to be alone than in bad company

Take the road alone, it’s less traveled but that’s where the adventure is, right?

 

Always give more than 100% of what you can. You will earn respect and feel more rewarded than ever before

Always give more than 100% of what you can. You will earn respect and feel more rewarded than ever before

Always give more than 100% of what you can. You will earn respect and feel more rewarded than ever before

This is not limited to only your job but every step of the way. How about starting by being a good son or daughter.

 

Do not quit a job because it is hard. Jobs are supposed to be hard

Do not quit a job because it is hard. Jobs are supposed to be hard

Do not quit a job because it is hard. Jobs are supposed to be hard

We all want things easy, but then how will it be fun?

 

Always be attentive to other people’s happiness

Always be attentive to other people’s happiness

Always be attentive to other people’s happiness

When you see people smiling around you, then you know you’re one of the reasons behind it.

Author: Aayushi Jain

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