Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2926: New Research Suggests You Suck At Giving Advice (Especially If You Think You're Good At It) by Margo Aaron
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Mar 30, 2025 Ever wonder if you’re giving terrible advice? New research suggests that if you think you're a great advisor, you might actually be making things worse. Discover the concept of the CATB score, which reflects how often you chomp at the bit to speak rather than listen. Learn about the four types of worst advice-givers and how a simple three-step formula can transform you into a better listener. Sometimes, the best support is simply being there without offering unsolicited advice. Listening can be the most valuable gift!
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CATB Score and Advice-Giving
- Your CATB score measures how eager you are to give advice.
- A high CATB score means you're a poor listener and likely insufferable.
The Book Pusher
- The "Book Pusher" insists you read certain books, podcasts, or articles.
- They often default to others' ideas instead of forming their own.
The "This Is What You Should Do" Person
- The "This Is What You Should Do" person gives unsolicited advice.
- They base their advice on things they've heard, acting like experts.