So says one of the chapters of Guy Kawasaki’s books called Rules For Revolutionaries.
When people give you advice, do you take it more serious than your own judgment? Many do so and later regret having let others manipulate them. Remember that advice can be tricky, especially when not given from your closest friends and family.
Always rely on your own judgment and make decisions using your own brains. Rely on advice that you received, yet hadn’t searched for, only when you can’t make that decision by yourself. Don’t let the bozos grind you down with their false concern and malicious advice.
How to distinguish the bozos from those who care for you? Well, bozos are usually negative and always tell you that what you’re trying to do won’t work. People who care for you will help you find a working way to do something, they focus their advice on the solution, not on the mission impossible.
The article was inspired by my friend Mike Ramm’s great article in his Bulgarian blog. Thanks, Mike!
5 comments ↓
This advice is especially valid in our country where people are so negatively disposed.
I like the picture in the beginning
@ Mike
I completely agree. In Bulgaria one has to constantly deal with bozos. Thankfully, I’ve recognized most of them and prevented their “wisdom” from dragging me down.
Cool Post, Thanks.
On advice I remember someone had said: To give advice is bad. To give good advice could be absolutely fatal. It might be a matter of terminology. I personally often ask how someone else would have acted in a situation I am struggling with. I view the response I get as a different view which helps me view and re-view the situation I am in.
@ Rayna
Thanks for the comment and shared thoughts! Asking others how they would manage with a situation is quite a good way to evaluate their advice. I completely agree with your point of view.
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