3 Pieces of Advice You Always Listen to That Are a Lie
Today, I will reveal three bits of business advice I have received and believe to be false.
These are lies!
My aim in using the word "lies" is not to imply that the advisor is deliberately being dishonest, but rather that they have been fooled in the past.
The same flawed counsel is constantly repeated in a society where people like taking the role of armchair quarterbacks.
As a result, it will spread and many people will act upon it, only to discover later that it was false.
It was a LIE.
We need to stop it.
Here is what you need to do
Prioritize Thorough Research When Seeking Business Advice.
Think about this when you read recommendations from strangers on social media:
Seek guidance from another source if you are unable to respond with an emphatic "Yes!" to any of these.
Even if you answered yes to all three, keep in mind that your experience may vary from someone else's.
Now that we’ve covered that ground, I’d want to provide three pieces of advice that I believe are flawed, along with some changes that I’ve made to rectify them.
No1: You Should Find A Mentor But Instead I Recommend That You Seek Out A Mentor.
Nothing good ever happens in real life until a wealthy mogul takes in a misfortunate individual.
Did it take place? Of course.
Is it a wise strategy to just hope it happens to you? No.
Those fortunate enough to have inspiring role models in their lives help them stand out from other accomplished individuals.
They are honest about what they've learned, take part in group conversations, build rapport with others who are as committed, and ultimately succeed.
Using private groups and social media has never been simpler.
Action: Your next move should be to sign up for any online groups like Discord or Slack and begin sharing your progress in real-time with other members.
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Carry out the same action on any social networking site you like. You should surround yourself with individuals who are eager to learn and develop with you.
2: Go Help Everyone But Instead I Recommend To Invest In Mutually Beneficial Relationships To Benefit Everyone.
In this universe, you'll find two kinds of people
Group A: People who get assistance and appreciate it but never give anything back.
The second group consists of people who are helpful when asked and who, when appropriate, reciprocate the favor.
It is imperative that you dedicate your time to cultivating connections with individuals in Group B.
It seems terribly transactional, but that's really how most relationships start out. When two individuals commit to each other in a relationship, it's called reciprocity.
And there are numerous sorts of reciprocity, including love, support, knowledge, emotional and physical assistance, etc.
Especially if they are in group A, you simply cannot afford to assist everyone.
Action: Take stock of your environment to see who has your back and who is trying to take advantage of your kindness. Give the former more of your time and effort as you gradually cut out the latter.
3: Make it Big by Taking a Lot of Little Risks But Instead I Recommend Taking a Big Risk to Make it Bigger
You need to "go all in" and "have no backup plan" if you want to succeed, according to a popular online myth.
Some will try to make their case by bringing up the achievements of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos. However, this is only a case of survivorship bias.
Take a step back from analyzing Musk, Bezos, and Jobs and consider this question:
With no success, how many others have attempted what these three did? Probably not the best option for you if just 3% of people try it and succeed.
As an alternative, consider how you may take baby steps rather than wasting years on a single "big" idea:
Action : The first thing you should do is find the easiest way to earn a dollar.
Experiment with a wide variety of things simultaneously; consider every possible outcome.
To get the most out of your time and energy, focus on the 20% of things that bring about the most impact.
And you will eventually get there.