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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Jillian Pretzel

REVEALED: I always take my dads advice and do the opposite - The Real Truth

An elderly man wearing glasses looks down at a smartphone he holds in both hands
‘I don’t think Dad was ever upset when I didn’t take his advice, but he was usually a little confused by the paths I chose.’ Photograph: Radius Images/Alamy

When I was a kid, my dad told me to pick a sport, practice a lot and stick with it. That way, in high school, I’d join the team and have built-in friends. “Later, you can aim for a college scholarship,” he said with a wide, confident smile.

I knew this was good advice. It was bold, financially minded and forward-thinking. The only problem? I was terrible at sports.

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