I always take my Dad’s advice – and do the opposite | Jillian Pretzel (opens in new tab)

My dad gives smart advice, but it always leads me down paths that didn’t feel like ‘me’. When, and how, can we stop listening to our dads?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 ...