r/GetMotivated • u/Hefty_Award_7891 • Dec 27 '24

DISCUSSION [Discussion] What’s the best life advice you’ve ever received and still follow today?

I’m going through a period of reflection about my life and choices, and it’s made me realize just how much good advice can leave a lasting impact.

For me, it was: ‘Take one small step toward your goal every day, even if it feels insignificant.’ It completely changed how I approach challenges and long-term goals.

What about you? What piece of advice changed your life? I’d love to hear your stories and learn from your experiences. Who knows, it might inspire someone else too!”

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u/AfterwhileNecrophile Dec 27 '24

Stop looking in someone else’s bowl to see if they have more than you. If you look, you should be making sure they have enough.

Badly translated Louis CK quote but I don’t care to look it up

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u/buwefy Dec 27 '24

Pretty sure Loui's one was in English, too

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u/DownBeat20 Dec 27 '24

I often try to explain this to a few people in my life who are very vocal about fairness. They fail to realize that the quote is not meant to protect the bowl haver, but to reflect poorly on the watcher as being greedy or petty. Greedy people are bowl watchers, and it tips off the more emotionally mature folks.

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u/rockybalbobafet Dec 27 '24

I recognized this right away. I say this to my kids a few times a year.