5 Childhood Myths Your Parents Told You That Aren’t True

Some of them can really ruin your life

Mentalcodex | Julfi
2 min readDec 18, 2024
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1. “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Don’t wait for them to open up before trying to know what’s on their mind. Because by the time they do, it’ll be too late.

Many scams, broken hearts, and betrayals could be avoided if people do learn to judge the books by their covers first.

2. “Be nice, and people will be nice in return.”

Nice guys struggle to get what they want because they fail to evoke emotions and excitement.

Life becomes predictable and dull around them, as their actions are expected and known.

They’re usually the ones we seek out last.

3. “Be yourself.”

Revealing your true personality too soon leads to rejection before others in the group can get to know you.

First, play the fool. And bend with the group.

Learn its customs. Take the time to find your place in the micro hierarchy. Don’t try to be natural.

4. “It’s the taking part that counts.”

Life is a ruthless competition. If you keep that mindset you’ll never accomplish anything significant.

Now, you have a choice: either commit to something wholeheartedly and strive to win above all else, or don’t.

No middle ground allowed.

5. “You can be anything you want to be.”

Young men tend to slam their entire personality on heroes of them. But that ultimately brings frustration because to be their hero is simply impossible.

Not everything can be learned, but you have something special within you.

Find it.

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