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Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by itumafriday(m): 7:28pm On Nov 28, 2025
That Jesus is the way the truth and the life
That he never fails not matter what .
I grew up to realize it's true
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by mrkings84(m): 7:45pm On Nov 28, 2025
When I was a child, my mum told me those who smoke had their brains burnt that I shouldn't try it, that's how I grew with that mentality. When I became adult, I discovered smokers were liable to die young which wasn't far from the truth my mum told me as a child.

So till date, I haven't tasted cigarettes or anything smoking before.

Men and brethren praise the Lord
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Kbs468(m): 7:56pm On Nov 28, 2025
Jennyclay:
Always have alternate plans In whatever you do in life.

don't put all your eggs in one basket, don’t risk everything on the success of one venture undecided

Always have plan B, C and D In your career, business, relationship undecided

That has really guided me through life
YES I CAN SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR first Two ~ CAREER /partially and BUSINESS

AND NOT IN RELATIONSHIP LIKE YOU POSITED because HEARTBREAK IS REAL

ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR PARTNER GETS TO FIND OUT AS A FEMALE THAT YOU ARE

IT WOULD DEFINITELY BE INTERPRETED OTHERWISE FOR LACK OF TRUST AND TRUE LOVE & AFFECTION FROM YOU

OFCOURSE THE ABOVE ASSERTION IS VERY TRUE FOR IF A FEMALE DOUBLE DATES, THEN ONE WOULD BE SEEN AS A MAGGA FOR ATM FINANCE WHILE THE OTHER IS THE REAL LOVE

AND WHAT FOOLISH MAN/MEN OF NOWADAYS WOULD BE SPENDING LAVISHLY ON A LADY WITHOUT DEMANDING HER BODY IN RETURN?

WORST STILL IS THE FACT THAT FORNICATION AND ADULTARY HAVE BOTH BEEN OUTLAWED OR ABOLISH

WHICH MEANS NO MORE ASHAWO WORK OR HOOK UP GEN-ZEEING AGAIN
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Northsouth(m): 8:14pm On Nov 28, 2025
If you tell the truth, even your parents will often use it against you anytime issues comes up tomorrow, not to talk of your wife, brother or friends.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Caleycash(m): 8:25pm On Nov 28, 2025
TheWebbers:
Watching alcohol get the better of my Dad. That sheet ruined him completely. A very loving, caring and lovable man but alcohol was his achilles heel.

So I decided from a very young age that I will become 100% sober and that I will also never give any addiction a chance.

Today, I don't taste alcohol at all, even if its 1%. And I'm also not addicted to anything.
Moderation is everything in life!... last last everything and we all will perish, just moderation!
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Emmy000seun(m): 8:41pm On Nov 28, 2025
There is a saying in Yoruba that àiìní ōwó ko pani loruko da, Mr ni won ni fi si oruko e.. meaning not having money doesn't change your name, only title that will not be added to it..so I learn to stay where I was appreciated, irrespective of me having money or not..and I always do away with monetize relationship
Chilipepper:
What’s one lesson you learned as a child that still guides your life today?
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Myrrhis: 8:52pm On Nov 28, 2025
correctguy101:
Never be forgotten keh...


Humans will soon give you shock....
If you were in desperate need, and someone helped you when you least expected it, would you ever forget that help?
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by correctguy101(m): 9:01pm On Nov 28, 2025
Myrrhis:
If you were in desperate need, and someone helped you when you least expected it, would you ever forget that help?
No... Not me. As I even hardly ask anyone for help and if anyone offers such, I value it.

But surprise, I've helped quite a few ungrateful wereys. So I know some humans get bad character...
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Kingkamal(m): 9:05pm On Nov 28, 2025
Rich Dad, Poor Dad

by Robert Kiyosaki

Audiobook
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Neoteny(m): 9:17pm On Nov 28, 2025
Chilipepper:
What’s one lesson you learned as a child that still guides your life today?
Adults are asssholes
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by pansophist(m): 9:40pm On Nov 28, 2025
sonnie10:
The table always turn. Some families that were not doing so well when we were kids are the ones doing big things now. Be humble.
This is very true.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Anabosee(m): 9:55pm On Nov 28, 2025
Daniel058:
Dont be addicted to anything at all.

I actually learnt these ones this year

1. God is not in hurry, my/, your problem is not not his problem and it's not affecting him at all.
2. He has created all things for his pleasure, nothing troubles him,as long he's concerned, everywhere is Good no Matter who's in pain .

3. He planned everything, he's aware of everything happening and he allows it, in my opinion all that's going on in the world are source of entertainment for him grin

4. Satan isn't actually his enemy. Everything happening na Arrangee work that doesn't.mean that he is wicked Oo, he's just allowing things happen the way it's happening for his own pleasure and glory .

5. What matters most to God is his pleasure and his glory.
6.God does his things the way he wants to do it when he wants to ,It's all about his choice his plans and desires. And there is nothing anybody can do about it.

7.If you like don't believe in him,hate him,say all sorts of bad things about him, just remember that judgment dey is coming , he's not emotional remember? He hardened the heart of Pharaoh so that he will show his power, at the end Egyptian First born where all killed , A man was born blind so that his name maybe glorified, remember how he wiped the whole world with flood saving only Noah and his family. You are nobody grin, you better know that grin


At the end he created hell Fire where he will punish satan and some human beings.
Even if you argue,ask questions, become angry with him at the end he's the one that allows either good or bad things happen to you for the reason best known to him.

What I have decided to do

To be in his side,coz whatever he decides is good,I remind him everyday that am in support of what he's doing,i praise, worship him everyday and will continue to do that all the days of my life on earth.
This is deeper o.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by femi4: 11:38pm On Nov 28, 2025
Chilipepper:
What’s one lesson you learned as a child that still guides your life today?
Be confident and put yourself first
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Kobojunkie: 11:53pm On Nov 28, 2025
itumafriday:
➜That Jesus is the way the truth and the life . That he never fails not matter what .I grew up to realize it's true
The Jesus Christ of Israel who said that only said that He was sent to offer this truth only to the bloodline of Jacob, the man who was named Israel by HIs father. So, for you to claim this story is true for you is also for you to claim you are not blood descended from your Nigerian ancestors but from the man named Jacob. Is this the case? undecided
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by SlavaUkraini: 1:18am On Nov 29, 2025
Jennyclay:
Always have alternate plans In whatever you do in life.

don't put all your eggs in one basket, don’t risk everything on the success of one venture undecided

Always have plan B, C and D In your career, business, relationship undecided

That has really guided me through life
Jenny baby.... 👍👍👍

For the first time in a long while, you actually said something that I agree with..

Kudos
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by kuroben4real: 1:36am On Nov 29, 2025
Premarital sex. Till now, it's part of me
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by 7arrows: 3:54am On Nov 29, 2025
TheWebbers:
Watching alcohol get the better of my Dad. That sheet ruined him completely. A very loving, caring and lovable man but alcohol was his achilles heel.

So I decided from a very young age that I will become 100% sober and that I will also never give any addiction a chance.

Today, I don't taste alcohol at all, even if its 1%. And I'm also not addicted to anything.
Nice one. I hate to be addicted to anything. A true man tries to control his body and thoughts.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Kobojunkie: 4:01am On Nov 29, 2025
TheWebbers:
Watching alcohol get the better of my Dad. That sheet ruined him completely. A very loving, caring and lovable man but alcohol was his achilles heel. So I decided from a very young age that I will become 100% sober and that I will also never give any addiction a chance. Today, I don't taste alcohol at all, even if its 1%. And I'm also not addicted to anything.
IT was not the alcohol that ruined your father, but his lack of discipline or possibly mental illness that propelled him into ruin. You know this from the fact that there are lots of people out there who enjoy alcohol regularly and are not ruined by it.

P.S. There's alcohol in a lot of the foods that we consume regularly.

Fruits Ripe and very ripe bananas: The fermentation process can lead to an alcohol content of up to(0.4%) ABV.Other fruits: Ripe fruits like grapes, cherries, pears, and pineapples can also develop trace amounts of alcohol as they ripen.
Fruit juices: Juices can also ferment over time, especially if unconsumed for a while. 
Fermented foods Kombucha: A fermented tea drink that can have an alcohol content of (0.5%) to (2%) or higher, especially if home-brewed.
Yogurt and kefir: These dairy products contain alcohol due to the microorganisms that feed on natural sugars.
Sauerkraut and kimchi: These fermented vegetables can contain small amounts of alcohol. 
Baked goods and bread Yeast-based breads: Yeast fermentation creates alcohol in breads like rye bread and burger rolls. Some commercial breads can contain up to (1.18%) to (1.28%) ABV.
Other baked goods: Many baked goods contain alcohol, particularly through the use of yeast or flavor extracts. 
Other foods Soy sauce: Can contain a significant amount of alcohol, ranging from (1.5%) to (2%) ABV.
Vinegar: Especially apple cider and wine vinegars, due to their production process.
Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract has a very high alcohol content (around (35%) to (40%) ABV), but most evaporates during cooking, leaving only trace amounts in the final product.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Kaczynski: 4:08am On Nov 29, 2025
Kobojunkie:
IT was not the alcohol that ruined your father, but his lack of discipline or possibly mental illness that propelled him into ruin. You know this from the fact that there are lots of people out there who enjoy alcohol regularly and are not ruined by it.

P.S. There's alcohol in a lot of the foods that we consume regularly.
what in the pot are you saying?? you literally saying alchol is good ??

you might as well say sugar is good and diabetes is good ?? you kook
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Kobojunkie: 4:13am On Nov 29, 2025
Kaczynski:
➜what in the pot are you saying?? you literally saying alchol is good ?? you might as well say sugar is good and diabetes is good ?? you kook
Alcohol and sugar are not bad! They both have their uses and place in our regular diets and lives, just like water. grin
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Kobojunkie: 4:32am On Nov 29, 2025
koladata:
Nobody truly loves you except your mother
Tell that one to people whose mothers and/or fathers literally hate them. grin
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Ademitundun(m): 5:05am On Nov 29, 2025
Love, patient and respect 💖
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Caaz: 7:53am On Nov 29, 2025
Socute4days i m seeing your handwork.

Goodmorning
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Josywhyte: 11:47am On Nov 29, 2025
Never engage in hard drugs like Tinubu
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by dederocs(m): 2:29pm On Nov 29, 2025
I am the master of my destiny...I look out for my own returns, revenue and funds, mines.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by pansophist(m): 5:04pm On Nov 29, 2025
That your siblings are NOT real brothers and sisters in essence.

You will realise that parents are the glue that holds sibling's unity, and when parents get older or passes away, then it becomes clear that the so called unity/love was not deep, and sadly, not there.

They say blood is thicker than water, but you will experience love from strangers that makes you conclude that ''love is thicker than blood''.

Anyone that loves you becomes your family, and you can find family from total strangers and even your spouse, after all, the family you create is more important than the family you came out from.

This might not be your reality, and thank God for that, but if you look around, you will see many families that fits this description, and it is a tragedy.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Myrrhis: 5:42pm On Nov 29, 2025
pansophist:
That your siblings are NOT real brothers and sisters in essence.

You will realise that parents are the glue that holds sibling's unity, and when parents get older or passes away, then it becomes clear that the so called unity/love was not deep, and sadly, not there.


They say blood is thicker than water, but you will experience love from strangers that makes you conclude that ''love is thicker than blood''.

Anyone that loves you becomes your family, and you can find family from total strangers and even your spouse, after all, the family you create is more important than the family you came out from.

This might not be your reality, and thank God for that, but if you look around, you will see many families that fits this description, and it is a tragedy.
If that is your reality, I want to believe you did your own part, because when it comes to peace and unity, everyone has a part to play.
They don't just happen.
{Although, for some people, It is easier to blame and complain}

Sometimes, even siblings unite themselves more than their parents ever could.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by fattprince(m): 5:51pm On Nov 29, 2025
pansophist:
That your siblings are NOT real brothers and sisters in essence.

You will realise that parents are the glue that holds sibling's unity, and when parents get older or passes away, then it becomes clear that the so called unity/love was not deep, and sadly, not there.

They say blood is thicker than water, but you will experience love from strangers that makes you conclude that ''love is thicker than blood''.

Anyone that loves you becomes your family, and you can find family from total strangers and even your spouse, after all, the family you create is more important than the family you came out from.

This might not be your reality, and thank God for that, but if you look around, you will see many families that fits this description, and it is a tragedy.
This definitely isn't my reality and I always thank God for that. My even extends to extended family. They always try their best possible to be there for ourselves.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by fattprince(m): 5:56pm On Nov 29, 2025
Myrrhis:
If that is your reality, I want to believe you did your own part, because when it comes to peace and unity, everyone has a part to play.
They don't just happen.
{Although, for some people, It is easier to blame and complain}

Sometimes, even siblings unite themselves more than their parents ever could.
Exactly, like when my younger siblings are quarrelling, I allow them to bear out their grievances and say out their anger before I now pacify them and why I allow them is because I know no matter what they say to each other, it always end there. The don't keep any malicious intent so I allow them so as to diffuse any tension and not carry it in their mind.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by pansophist(m): 6:27pm On Nov 29, 2025
Myrrhis:
If that is your reality, I want to believe you did your own part, because when it comes to peace and unity, everyone has a part to play.
They don't just happen.
{Although, for some people, It is easier to blame and complain}

Sometimes, even siblings unite themselves more than their parents ever could.
It is not my reality, but it’s a thing out there.

I know so many families that are like cats and rats to each other, it’s so sad.


A former neighbour had an accident that almost amputated his legs, but his brother doing yahoo didn’t care.

He has money but didn’t help his older brother who is sick. It was friends and extended families that rallied around to pay his hospital bills.

I wonder what kind of animosity they have to make him not help or care.
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by pansophist(m): 6:27pm On Nov 29, 2025
fattprince:
This definitely isn't my reality and I always thank God for that. My even extends to extended family. They always try their best possible to be there for ourselves.
Thank God for that
Re: What’s One Lesson You Learned As A Child That Still Guides Your Life Today? by Hypnotise: 8:51pm On Nov 29, 2025
Don’t make jest of others or the same fate may befall you.
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