If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Odd thing yesterday.
I was nipping to the shop and a couple of lads walking in the opposite direction said "Hi, what advice would you give?"
I was a bit - eh, what? But they looked like they were kinda genuinely asking ...
[They were about 13/14 - and although it wasn't the kind of thing you'd expect from a typical local lad, some of Gfamson's friendship group could have had a genuine interest in such question (and been willing to ask it) ]
Anyhow - whether a spoof question or not - I didn't have much to offer
#1 response [maybe a bit patronising] - was "Don't do anything to screw up too young, because it can be tricky to recover from it"
They said thanks, and then something I couldn't quite catch, so I then said
#2 response "Oh, and look after your hearing"
Which they really appreciated.
But what would your advice be to young people?
I was nipping to the shop and a couple of lads walking in the opposite direction said "Hi, what advice would you give?"
I was a bit - eh, what? But they looked like they were kinda genuinely asking ...
[They were about 13/14 - and although it wasn't the kind of thing you'd expect from a typical local lad, some of Gfamson's friendship group could have had a genuine interest in such question (and been willing to ask it) ]
Anyhow - whether a spoof question or not - I didn't have much to offer
#1 response [maybe a bit patronising] - was "Don't do anything to screw up too young, because it can be tricky to recover from it"
They said thanks, and then something I couldn't quite catch, so I then said
#2 response "Oh, and look after your hearing"
Which they really appreciated.
But what would your advice be to young people?
My avatar was a scientific result that was later found to be 'mistaken' - I rarely claim to be 100% correct
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Enjoy nature
where once I used to scintillate
now I sin till ten past three
now I sin till ten past three
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Focus on your education. It is the best chance you have of an interesting and fulfilling career.
Don't be afraid to take opportunities. You never know where they will lead you.
You have to be in it to win it. Thinking you are unable do something is a sure way of not doing it.
Don't be afraid to take opportunities. You never know where they will lead you.
You have to be in it to win it. Thinking you are unable do something is a sure way of not doing it.
Here grows much rhubarb.
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Best piece of advice I got as a teenager was: If you want to do something then figure out a way to just start doing it.*
Advice I wish I had internalised and taken more seriously: If you have a problem talk to someone.
* obvs doesn’t apply to being a surgeon or suchlike.
Advice I wish I had internalised and taken more seriously: If you have a problem talk to someone.
* obvs doesn’t apply to being a surgeon or suchlike.
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Becoming a surgeon has a fairly well defined route to get there already, so finding out what that is and getting on the first step isn’t too hard.Woodchopper wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2024 5:48 amBest piece of advice I got as a teenager was: If you want to do something then figure out a way to just start doing it.*
Advice I wish I had internalised and taken more seriously: If you have a problem talk to someone.
* obvs doesn’t apply to being a surgeon or suchlike.
where once I used to scintillate
now I sin till ten past three
now I sin till ten past three
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
The shower curtain hangs inside the bath.
Perit hic laetatio.
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
You can't polish a turd...
unless its Lion or Osterich poo... http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbus ... -turd.html
unless its Lion or Osterich poo... http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbus ... -turd.html
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
That colour really doesn't suit you.
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Adults dont know what they are doing either.
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow.
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Don’t smoke and if you do stop before the habit gets ingrained. The same applies to vapes.
I’ve decided I should be on the pardon list if that’s still in the works
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
I once read an interview with jazz bass hero Steve Swallow, in which he was asked ‘Do you have any words of advice for aspiring young bass players?’, and answered
Which I believe to be more broadly applicable.Travel widely. Seek romance. Sit up straight, clean your room, and chew your food.
Move-a… side, and let the mango through… let the mango through
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Don't build your life around trite aphorisms.
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
You are not too young to start saving for retirement.
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Sometimes, everything you ever wanted floats above, sticking out its tongue and laughing while everything anyone could ever need is down below, waiting for you to notice.
If truth is many-sided, mendacity is many-tongued
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
I misread that as “jizz hero”which would fit in with the name and now I worry about my subconsciousnekomatic wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:49 amI once read an interview with jazz bass hero Steve Swallow, in which he was asked ‘Do you have any words of advice for aspiring young bass players?’, and answered
Which I believe to be more broadly applicable.Travel widely. Seek romance. Sit up straight, clean your room, and chew your food.
I’ve decided I should be on the pardon list if that’s still in the works
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Sounds like a new twist on Guitar Hero. And I'm trying not to think about how it works.
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
When I got home, I realised what I should have said was something along the lines of "If you only had £1000 to last you the rest of your life, you would probably try to spend each £1 wisely. At your age, you are unlikely to have more than 1000 months left - so try to do something worthwhile every month"
My avatar was a scientific result that was later found to be 'mistaken' - I rarely claim to be 100% correct
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Theres always the classic "dont run with scissors". But being as they are getting into the romancy phase of their life, its better to ask (once) and be rejected than hang around doing a bad sheep dog impression.
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Always check there is toilet paper before you start to sh.t
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
The usual stuff like look after your knees, wear sunscreen, school matters.
But also it's OK to be weird. If you don't fit in now you will find people who appreciate you. Value the ones who are there for you not the ones you're told to respect. Blood is thicker than water but if you're in the desert, choose water.
Nullius in verba.
But also it's OK to be weird. If you don't fit in now you will find people who appreciate you. Value the ones who are there for you not the ones you're told to respect. Blood is thicker than water but if you're in the desert, choose water.
Nullius in verba.
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
If truth is many-sided, mendacity is many-tongued
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Re: If randomly asked for a piece of advice, what would you say?
Not the word I would use to describe them.