Good advice about life that every man should know

How to live well, become more mature or overcome pressures in life more easily is something that most men in this world are concerned about. The advice below can help men determine the right direction for life.

These are great, highly rated quotes from John LeFevre, the man behind the hilarious Twitter account GSElevator and the real-life 'Wolf of Wall Street'.

1. Only compare yourself to your former self.
2. Never cancel dinner plans by text.
3. Ignore the boos. They often come from nonsense.
4. It's not necessary to keep every secret, keep the most important things.
5. If staying more than one night, please remove your luggage.
6. A tan does not come naturally, it is acquired through experience.
7. Missing out on a position is worse than losing your name.
8. Don't overfill the sandwich.
9. You don't have to like baseball, but you should understand what the concept of a pitcher's ERA means. Approach life the same way.
10. Having a glass or two of wine with lunch won't ruin your day.
11. Always pay attention to your parents. When they die, you will become an orphan.
12. Remember 'when' is the lowest form of conversation.
13. You can forgive, as long as you don't forget.
14. Never cause a fuss.
15. Buy a tuxedo before you turn thirty. Try to maintain that size.
16. If you wear perfume, no one can smell it from 1.5 meters away or 5 minutes after you leave.
17. When giving a toast, it's always best to keep it short and sweet.
18. If you're more witty than handsome, avoid noisy clubs.
19. Know when to ignore public opinion.
20. Never get your ex back.
21. Invest in a large suitcase.
22. Always carry cash.
23. Always ready to accept challenges, especially with family matters.
24. Never be the last to leave the pool.
25. Don't stare at anyone or anything.
26. Bravely stand up to bullies. You will only have to do it once.
27. Admit when you make a mistake and forgive yourself for your mistakes.
28. Take more photos. With a camera.
29. If you offer to help, don't give up until the job is done.
30. Memorize at least one good joke.
31. No matter how good you are, there will be someone better. Just be satisfied knowing that you are still better off than many others.
32. When marrying someone, remember to 'marry' their entire family.
33. It's okay to go to the movies alone.
34. If you don't understand something, ask before it's too late.
35. Let's carefully learn the rules of the game. Then you will play better than everyone else.

Marvin Fry

Update 16 November 2023