I just read the best advice you heard from someone and it instantly popped in my mind: what was the worst advice you ever heard?
Ahsan Ali 22/02/2025 3:28 pm
@ahsanmalik9 Interesting question! The worst advice I’ve heard is ‘Don’t follow your passion, just do what makes money.’ It can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. I believe when you follow your passion, success comes naturally along with it.
Oh gosh. I think any advice where I've been told to respond to someone in anger, passive aggressiveness, or physical violence. My friend once told me to be cold toward someone to get what I want. This is just manipulative and cruel, and not my style.
We should approach the world with kindness and love, through an empathetic lens.
The worst advice I’ve ever heard is "Just ignore your problems, and they’ll go away." This approach is not only unrealistic but also harmful. Ignoring problems often allows them to grow worse over time, leading to more stress, anxiety, and complications. Facing challenges head-on, seeking solutions, and asking for help when needed are far healthier and more effective strategies. Avoiding problems might feel easier in the short term, but it rarely leads to long-term resolution or personal growth.
Kenny 04/03/2025 8:53 am
@ahsan - so true! This is especially the case with (some) men who try to not dwell too much on their problems, not talk about them because it's somehow something bad to do so. We should all talk about your problems, doubts and fear and get help with them. Many problems will never go away if we ignore them. Quite the opposite! They will become even stronger.
One of the worst pieces of advice I’ve ever heard is the classic “just be yourself.” Sure, it sounds empowering, but let’s be real—if I were truly myself, I’d be binge-watching cat videos in my pajamas at 3 PM while debating the existential crisis of my houseplant. Encouraging everyone to embrace their inner couch potato might not lead to world-changing innovations or social interactions that don’t involve a “Reply All” email disaster.
Kenny 05/03/2025 5:54 am
@georgio I think "just be yourself" can mean a lot of things. Maybe that refers to Find the things you're naturally good at and then do that - be yourself regarding those things meaning get better in those areas and spend your time doing more of that. This is what the world needs: for more people to find their gifts and use them often to live a better, more fulfilling life and to, maybe, help others improve theirs.
