The $100 MBA Show MBA2656 Why Most Advice is Horrible & How To Know Which Advice is Worth Listening To
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Jul 28, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice? Discover why much of it can be misleading and how to identify what's truly helpful. Learn to evaluate the motives behind the advice you receive and consider its relevance to your unique situation. Gain insights into the five critical questions to ask before acting on any advice. Ultimately, prioritize personal experience over external opinions to sharpen your judgment and make more confident decisions.
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Why Most Advice Is Garbage
- Most advice is garbage because it is based on the advisor's own experiences and biases, not the recipient's context.
- People often give advice to feel smart or validated, not necessarily to help you.
Question Motives Behind Advice
- Always ask how the person giving advice benefits if you follow it.
- Identify whether advice serves them emotionally, financially, or otherwise before trusting it.
Take Advice From Experienced People
- Only take advice from people who have actually done what you want to do.
- Their experience provides context, nuances, and realistic trade-offs you can't get from theory or opinion.