15 Life Lessons From Spongebob Squarepants

It's hard to believe that it's been more than 20 years since SpongeBob Squarepants first hit the airwaves. The show has entertained and amused generation after generation, and there are plenty of life lessons to be learned from everyone's favorite underwater sponge. 

This article will discuss fifteen life lessons you can learn from Spongebob Squarepants.

Always Own Up to Your Mistakes

In the episode “Squidward in Clarinetland,” Squidward finds himself in trouble after accidentally destroying Mr. Krabs' clarinet. Rather than trying to hide his mistake or blame someone else, Squidward fesses up and takes responsibility for what he did. 

Owning up to your mistakes is an important life lesson, especially regarding money. If you make a mistake with your finances, own up to it and try to make things right.

Don't Be Afraid to Ask For Help

In the episode “Help Wanted,” SpongeBob applies for a job at the Krusty Krab but is repeatedly turned down because he doesn't have any experience. He could have given up and gone home, but SpongeBob knows that he needs a job, so he keeps trying. 

Eventually, Mr. Krabs takes a chance on SpongeBob and hires him as a fry cook. If you're having trouble with your finances, don't be afraid to ask for help from those who know more than you do.

A Little Hard Work Goes a Long Way

Throughout the series, SpongeBob works hard at his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. He may not always be the best employee, but he is always eager to please Mr. Krabs and give 100% effort with a positive attitude. 

His attitude pays off in the long run, as SpongeBob is eventually promoted to manager of the Krusty Krab after Mr. Krabs retires. If you work hard, it will (probably) pay off.

Don't Be Afraid to Take Risks

Sometimes in life (and in business), you have to take risks to succeed. In the episode “Mid-Life Crustacean,” Mr. Krabs feels old and out of touch. He starts taking risks out of his comfort zone to seem cool and relevant. 

While most of these risks don't pay off, Mr. Krabs eventually finds a new lease on life by doing things that he would never have thought of before.

Don't Spend Money You Don't Have

One of SpongeBob's most significant flaws is his impulsive spending habits. He constantly buys things that he doesn't need and can't afford, often leading to financial trouble. 

If you want to be successful with your money, you need to learn how to save up for the things you want rather than be an impulsive consumer. 

Be Generous With Your Time and Money

One of the best things about SpongeBob is his generosity. He is always willing to help out his friends (even if they don't always appreciate it), and he is always quick to lend a spongy hand when someone needs it. 

His generosity extends to finances, as SpongeBob is known for being generous with his money. 

It will return to you tenfold if you are generous with your time and money.

Be Prepared for Any Challenges Life Throws Your Way

SpongeBob is always prepared for any challenges that come his way. Whether it's an impending storm or a visit from the health inspector, SpongeBob is always ready with a plan. This level of preparedness has served him well over the years, and it's something we can all learn from. 

If you are prepared for the challenges life throws your way, you will be able to weather any storm.

Live Within Your Means

One of the most crucial money lessons we can learn from SpongeBob is to live within our means. He may not have much money, but he is content with what he has and doesn't try to keep up with the Joneses. 

If you want to be successful with your finances, you need to learn to be content with what you have and not try to keep up with those who have more than you. Being thankful is very important. 

Create Your Own Happiness

In the episode “Jellyfishing,” SpongeBbob and Patrick go jellyfishing but have difficulty finding any jellyfish. Rather than giving up, they decide to create their own fun by playing with the other creatures in the sea. 

Creating your own happiness is a great lesson for life, as we should all learn to create our own happiness rather than waiting for others to provide it for us.

Spend Time With Those Who Make You Happy

If you want to be happy in life, you need to surround yourself with those who make you happy. 

One of the best things about SpongeBob is that he always surrounds himself with those who make him happy. 

He has great friends in Patrick and Sandy, and he even enjoys spending time with his arch-nemesis Plankton (although Plankton is always trying to steal the Krabby Patty formula).

Strive to Be Someone Who Leaves an Impact on the World

In the episode “Pizza Delivery,” SpongeBob and Squidward are tasked with delivering a pizza to the other side of town. Along the way, they get lost and make a significant impact on the lives of those they meet. While this is a small example, it's essential to strive to be someone who leaves an impact on the world. 

No matter who you are or what you do, you have the potential to make a difference in the lives of others.

Know What You Want in Life and Work to Achieve It

If you want to be successful in life, you need to know what you want and work hard to achieve it. 

SpongeBob has always known what he wanted in life: to be a Krusty Krab employee. He has worked hard to achieve this goal, and while he hasn't always been successful, he has never given up.

Ignore the Haters

Throughout his life, SpongeBob has faced a lot of haters. Whether it's Plankton trying to steal the Krabby Patty formula or Mrs. Puff constantly failing him at boating school, SpongeBob has always dealt with people who don't believe in him. But he doesn't let them get him down; instead, he Ignores the haters and stays true to himself. 

If you want to succeed in life, you need to learn how to ignore the negativity and don’t let someone else’s failed dream affect the action you are taking today.

Don't Let Your Past Define You

No matter what has happened in your life, you can always choose to be someone different. In the episode “Squidward in Clarinetland,” Squidward gets transported to a world where everyone is just like him, and no one understands his love of music. 

We shouldn't let our past define us.

Be Willing to Try New Things

In the episode “Band Geeks,” SpongeBob and Sandy are tasked with forming a band for the Bubble Bowl. Neither of them knows how to play any instruments, but they are willing to try new things and learn as they go. 

Trying new things is a great lesson for life, as we should all be willing to try new things even if we don't know how they will turn out.

The Bottom Line

These are just a few of the many life lessons we can learn from SpongeBob. If we take the time to look, we can find valuable lessons in all sorts of places – even in a silly cartoon character. 

So next time you're feeling down, just remember that SpongeBob is always there to help.