7 Life-Altering Pieces of Advice from Ordinary People That Will Change How You See the World
Anmc21 – While many people seek guidance from religion, oracles, or soothsayers, sometimes the most profound wisdom comes from ordinary people.
Reddit users have shared invaluable advice they’ve received during difficult times, moments that have changed their outlook on life, or helped them confront their own mortality.
For some, the advice revolves around the idea that it’s never too late to pursue a dream. Redditor Luckyhenry, at 38, hesitated to pursue an Associates Degree in Radiography, fearing he’d be “too old” at 40. But a friend offered this perspective: “If you don’t do it, you’ll still be 40, but without the degree.” Now nearing 60, Luckyhenry reflects on how that degree transformed his life, giving him financial stability instead of struggling to make ends meet.
Others find perspective through unexpected encounters. Redditor RedheadBanshee met a man in a wheelchair who had an insightful take on his condition. When asked whether being in a wheelchair was difficult, he replied, “I’m not confined to my wheelchair; I am liberated by it. Without it, I’d be bed-bound.” A commenter added, “It’s a great reminder that things could always be worse.”
Some stories are deeply emotional, reminding us to appreciate what we have while we have it. Mescad shared the heartbreaking story of his daughter, born with a fatal birth defect. Despite knowing she wouldn’t live long, he chose to cherish their time together, saying, “We had the rest of our lives to mourn, but only a brief moment to enjoy her life.” This perspective made the grieving process later more bearable.
For apopheniac1989, the most life-changing advice came in the form of humility: “If you think you know something, find someone who disagrees and listen to them.” He found that truly listening to others was the hardest part, but it was advice that ultimately changed his life for the better.
Lastly, a lesson on fear came from Loubird12500 who, while trying to teach her nervous sister to dive, found herself frustrated as her sister became more fearful. An elderly woman swimming nearby shouted, “So be afraid! And then do it anyway,” a reminder that fear should not stop us from moving forward.
