There is no doubt that you can learn a lot from listening to some old timers. I love listening to some of the stories they can tell, whether it's true or not, lol.. But like a buddy of mine says, what if the old man is just stupid?
We all know some not so bright people and if they live long enough they will be not so bright old people..
I do take advice from some of those who are older and more experienced than me but I also like to figure things out for myself and draw my own conclusions.. I believe what I learn from personal experience..
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