Typical advice given to beginners you all disagree with most

Dont play by rules. Start making own rules. Thats how i play.

Followed all the rules before didnt get me anywhere, except one rule dont move pieces twice, but i broke it , now playing alekhine defense.Started to study openings , tactics and now im 2000 blitz.

I feel really strong. Toying with lower rated, taking down even title players ocassionally.

Outplaying simular rated with piece dow. Im awesome.

Totally agree. Player can easily fell for a trap or a position he might be very weak, even if he follows opening principles and that will repeat until he starts to study them.