Remember all the advice we were given growing up? It turns out a lot of it was absolute nonsense. Yet, like a stubborn stain on our psyche, it stuck. Well, it’s time to grab some mental detergent and scrub that nonsense right out! Let’s look at some of the worst pearls of wisdom that were passed down to us, and why it’s high time, we leave them behind.
“Respect your elders, no matter what.”
Ah, yes, because age automatically makes someone wise and kind, right? Wrong! Some elders are just older versions of their younger, annoying selves. Respect is like WiFi – it needs a strong connection, not just an old router.
“Finish everything on your plate.”
Even if you are full? Even if it tastes like cardboard seasoned with regret? Apparently, the fate of starving children somewhere depended on whether we inhaled our last spoonful of overcooked veggies. Meanwhile, the real issue – learning portion control – was never addressed.
“Good things come to those who wait.”
No, good things come to those who follow up with emails, hustle, and remind people again that they exist. If patience alone worked, Panda’s would be CEO’s.
“Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt you.”
Ever had someone mispronounce your name or call you “Ma’am” when you weren’t ready for it? Words can definitely hurt. Sometimes, they leave invisible scars that last longer than a broken bone.
“You have to be nice to everyone.”
No, you really don’t. Be polite, sure. But some people deserve the same energy they bring – so if someone’s a human cactus, feel free to be a cool breeze and move right past them.
“Just be yourself.”
That is lovely advice, except when you want to live in pajamas and eat cake for breakfast. Sometimes, a little filtering is necessary.
“Money can’t buy happiness.”
It sure can buy a vacation, therapy, a comfortable bed, and a giant tub of ice cream – which is close enough!
The lesson? Some advice needs to be ctrl+alt+deleted from our minds. Unlearning nonsense is the real glow-up!
What is the worst advice you have ever received?
I am participating in the #BlogchatterA2Z, and this is my post on the theme ‘Of Epiphanies & Eyerolls‘.
Yoo! Absolutely! Respect those who deserve it. Be polite but firm, and send those follow-up emails! And of course, if money means I can buy ice cream whenever I want… yeah, I’m buying happiness. 😀
This is gold! Who knew unlearning could be this funny? Time to ctrl+alt+delete half my childhood programming
“Respect is like WiFi – it needs a strong connection, not just an old router.”
another t-shirt quote found!
Money can’t buy happiness, but it certainly makes life less miserable and more comfortable. All the advices shared are so relatable.
Another piece of advice that comes to mind is touching the feet of elders for blessings. However, I’ve recently been reading about energy transfer, which makes me question whether it’s appropriate to touch everyone’s feet. After all, true blessings flow freely!
Your take on outdated advice like “respect your elders, no matter what” really hit home for me. The WiFi analogy had me laughing out loud—respect truly does require a strong connection! The bit about finishing everything on your plate brought back memories of being guilt-tripped into eating overcooked veggies. And the “sticks and stones” line? So true—words can leave lasting scars. Your perspective on being nice to everyone was refreshing; it’s a reminder that setting boundaries is okay. The humor you infused into each point made the read so enjoyable. Thank you for sharing these insights; it’s a much-needed reminder to question and unlearn the nonsensical advice we’ve been given.
This post hits the bull’s-eye for sure! And who knew that we were being programmed so wrong since childhood? I am searching for that ALT+CTRL+ DEL button for sure.