"Do as I say, not as I do" vs. Leading by example

"Do as I say, not as I do" vs. Leading by example

I used to hate when my mom said that bs

I believe in a solid mix of both, rather than one or the other. Different situations call for different approaches.

Firm believer in leading by example. But everyone is different so a leader needs a broad vision, and just flexibility. Too many parents make the mistake of trying to have their children be a carbon copy of themselves (to give one example). And sadly, by example, they often pawn off their shortcomings onto their kids as well. So what one does, says and how one behaves has a HUGE impact on those around us. Lead by example with regards good character building, but let those around you be authentic to who they are as a person (especially you kids and those closest to you).

The latter, since the former is just hypocrisy.

Do as I say, not as I do is appropriate in certain situations. But mostly, lead by example.

I roll my eyes when people say that.

You should always lead by example what right do u have to tell me what to do when u can't even do it yourself?

I think both options are pretty stupid, just develop your own ideals depending on what you feel is right. Because so far, almost no one else got it close to right, following someones example - anyones, is generally a bad idea.

People still say that?

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