The Best Advice that No One Listens To
You know what it is
You know what it is.
“If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.” — Confucius
If you are like me (and most people), you probably love helping others. It feels great to lend a hand to a friend or co-worker. And feeling proud they solved their problems because of our contribution.
We all love giving advice. We have the perfect solution to every problem except our own.
That’s the problem with helping others; it can quickly turn into an ego-booster instead of an altruistic act.
Most advice is useless. It pleases the provider more than the receiver. It’s created based on one’s expectations, not on understanding others.
The best advice lies in the eye of the beholder, not yours.
People Want You to Listen, Not to Talk
“Don’t ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.” ― Robert Frost
Everyone needs help to solve their problems. But that doesn’t mean they are open to listenin…
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