Dads: our pillars of strength, our protectors, our dearest sources of wisdom. There’s advice and then there’s advice that comes from a father. Nothing quite compares. Some of us are blessed with serious old toppies, while others get doses of guidance with a side of laughter – either way, we’re feeling extra grateful today.
This Fathers Day, we’re taking a look at some incredible life advice shared by the Cape {town} Etc family’s very own dads and grateful children. Whether your old man is with you today, a million miles away, or here in spirit, here’s a bit of wisdom to go by.
Our Instagram family’s responses:
- “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
– @kristiepedro
- “Control the controllable’s”
– @dyl_castle
- “Don’t be a fool. Strap your tool.”
– @loganpoz
- “Be careful who your friends are.”
– @laryce_botha
- “The feeling deep down that pushes you in a direction, that’s your compass, don’t ignore it.”
– @alanf7
- “Necessity is the mother of all invention.”
– @angellouring
- “A bad relationship Maes 1+1=1. A good relationship Maes 1+1=3.”
– @elle_k_wood
- “You teach people how to treat you.”
– @gin_and_drylemon
- “Life’s tough. Get a helmet.”
– @brett.carrie
- “Stand your ground. Have courage of your convictions and expect the unexpected.”
– @christopherjwilton
- “A bit of engineering advice: when in doubt give it a clout. The bigger the doubt the bigger the clout.”
– @allisonskirving
- “Never marry a girl whose dad can give her better than you can.”
– @moneeb746
- “Be kind and humble.”
– @_marisa_wilson_
- “If you don’t have anything good to say about someone, don’t say it at all.”
– @maalieka_bagus / @bike_boy_sa (great dads think alike)
- “If you’re having a G&T on tap, ask for the ice on the side as you get a much larger drink.”
– @bougie_boards_sa
Our Facebook family’s responses:
- “My dad is a very wise man (in my eyes). He had lots of good advice , and I think the best so far was to always have the best medical insurance you can afford , especially when you are travelling.”
– Rene Schreuder
- “Always check your oil level before a long trip!”
– Roxane Steffen
- “Save at least a third of what you earn.”
– Mornè Windvogel
- “My dad told me to be strong and never give up when I want something, to trust God and myself because people don’t stand by you when you face difficulties, I still agree with him even now in my old age, Happy Fathers day in heaven dad you will always be my hero.”
– Ntsikie Cirhakazi Ngqwaru
- “You live until you die! Unless a tree falls on you first.”
- “Do not be pressured by society standards, you have you own unique path and purpose in this life.”
- “Always clean up after yourselves. Take a rubbish bag to the beach, the mountain on picnics and bring it all home to dispose of there. It is something I have stuck by and taught to my kids and they have taught their kids too.”
- “My Dad taught me to believe in myself. God bless him. Miss my Daddy everyday. RIP.”
- “Be careful who you listen to you may just start believing them.”
- “Everything starts with a dream, you can only go far as you dream.”
- Happy Spouse, Happy House!
- “Listen to your mother!!!”
- “Beauty fades.”
- “My dad said you can only trust the man in the mirror.”
- “Work hard and tell the truth.”
- “My father always said spend your money and work for more.”
- “Moed hou, kop hou, en aan hou.”
- “My dad always used to say, familiarity breeds contempt.”
- “If you’re in a strange town looking for a place to eat, always choose the busiest restaurant.”
- “If you think poor, you’ll always be poor.”
- “Pas jou goeie naam op want dis al wat ‘n mens het. As jy dit verloor, kry jy dit nie terug nie.”
- “Don’t rely on anyone financially, even if you’re married or living together. Always ensure you can pay all the bills yourself.”
- “If someone can’t look you in the eye when talking business, do not do business with them!”
- “When driving at night, You are not a moth do not look at the lights!!”
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