Have you ever noticed that there is no shortage of people willing
to give you advice, whether or not you asked for it? I've developed
some simple rules about from whom I will accept advice and suggestions.
I do not ask for heath advice from people who are sick, I do not ask
for financial advice from people who are broke and I do not ask for
business advice from people who are not in their own business. Over
the years I've watched hundreds of people go into a business venture
and excitedly tell their family and friends about their new enterprise.
Big mistake! How many of your friends and relatives own their own
business? Probably few or none.
While
they may be well intentioned and have your best interests at heart,
their lack of knowledge and their own fears can sabotage your new
venture. If you want advice or input about a business, find someone
who is successfully running their own business and ask them. Ask several
people so you can obtain an objective view. When your choosing mentors
or role models, be sure to seek out those people who have been there.
Chose people who have "walked the walk" and have succeeded in doing
what you want to do.
This
applies as much to health, finance, education, relationships and pretty
much any area of your life. If you want to be fit and healthy, do
not seek advice from someone who is overweight, a smoker, and sick
all the time. Find a fit and healthy person and model them. I know
this sounds overly simple and obvious, but it never ceases to amaze
me how many people are listening to and even following the advice
of people who do not know what they are talking about.
They
are sadly listening to the person who is stuck in a dead-end job telling
them why a business idea will not work. They are listening to an overweight,
sick person who is telling them that taking vitamins is a waste of
money and they are listening to the person who is living paycheck
to paycheck telling them how to become wealthy. To ensure your success,
make sure your role models are demonstrating in their own lives, the
qualities you seek to develop.
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