Advice that’s good, bad or otherwise

Most of us have received a lot of advice in our lives.

Parents offered a good deal when we were growing up and it was lucky for us when we followed it.

Since growing up, some we’ve appreciated and some we’ve given very little consideration. We dislike having some people give us advice because we think we know how badly they need it themselves.

I came across some advice recently that I thought you might appreciate. It came from Maggie, who had read Noah’s happenings in the Biblical book of Genesis a long time ago and thought what she remembered might be beneficial for you and me.

She said “Everything she needed to know, she had learned from Noah’s Ark.”

I decided her 10 points might be good advice for you and I:

Don’t miss the boat.

Remember that we are all in the same boat.

Plan ahead: It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.

Stay fit. When you’re 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

Don’t listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

Build your future on high grounds.

For safety’s sake, travel in pairs.

Speed isn’t always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

When you’re stressed, float awhile.

Remember, the ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

Thought that I’d add a few that I’ve found appropriate. I’ll bet you have too:

If you can separate good advice from bad, you really don’t need it.

Marriage is perhaps the most expensive place to get lots of advice for nothing.

Advice is the one thing that is “more blessed to give than receive.”

When a man gets too old to set a bad example, he usually starts giving good advice. (Is this what is happening right now?)

By the time a man finds greener pastures, he’s too old to climb the fence.

The awkward age is when you’re too old for the Peace Corps and too young for Social Security.

Life’s golden age is when the children are too old to need a baby sitter and too young to borrow the family car.

Age doesn’t always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes all alone.

The three ages of man are youth, middle age, and “My but you are looking well.”

It is a sign of old age when you feel like the morning after, and you haven’t been anywhere.

Yes, I can hear you!

You’ve heard enough about advice for today.

Bernie Hughes, Ed.D., is a retired educator who resides in Superior. He can be reached at bernie3024@gmail.com .