[abel_]

I wonder what the net effect of such pieces of writing is. The problem is that these abstract and contextless statements make sense only if they cause the reader to reflect on some experience, and thus only mildly reinforce currently held beliefs. Otherwise, I can't see how the statements would stick for most people (not even as cached memory).

What would add significantly to this is a bunch of Gwern-style links embedded within each of these quips. The author is clearly speaking from a vantage point not many others have attained, and he'd be able to provide a story or other context to each.

[simulate-me]

Advice can be useful if you try to make it so. Number three on the list is "Dont ever work for someone you dont want to become." I was given this same advice as I was starting out my career. It made me reevaluate my approach to work and lead to some profound changes in my life. Years later, I can confidently say those choices were the best ones I've ever made. I will forever be grateful for receiving this advice. It's important to try to look forward at how following the advice may impact your life, rather than looking backward for confirmation of your currently held beliefs.

[peterkelly]

I think they'd make an excellent content for a loading screen on a game. Pick one at random and give the player something to think about while they're waiting. If this happens enough times, you'll get some repeats, which will help reinforce the message or at least re-trigger the thinking process.

[hattmall]

The one about kids on road trips and candy is pretty good.

[MrVandemar]

It's terrible. It's called "littering". And you're modelling it for them as "adult behavior".

No. No.