What Advice do you have to Offer
Everyday someone is offering us advice on one thing or another. Often, it’s helpful. Other times we take it for granted and let it go with the wind.
The other day a piece of advice once given to me popped to mind. And although I didn’t follow it years back, I still remember what was said. I’m wondering now, if I had taken it, how big of a difference it would’ve made in my life.
Then I thought it would be nice to ask some of my more influential friends on advice given to them, at one point or another during their life, that they’ve stuck to (rather than neglecting it like I had).
Here’s their replies.
Nadege is an actress, producer and podcast host who plays the role of Joan in Tyler Perry’s Ruthless on BET.
“I was riding back from a hard day in grad school. New York City. Just found out that I was about 10k short for my tuition. I was sobbing on the A train. I fought the tears, but they were just pouring. I put on my sunglasses, but the well of Tears Would Not Stop,” recalled the Actress when I asked.
“A man was sitting across from me. He was probably in his early 40’s. At his stop- he stood up and as the doors opened, he leaned over to me and said: “smile, whatever it is, it can’t be that hard.” And just like that-He exited humming the song “Smile” By Nat King Cole.”
“He was right – I smiled through my tears,” she finished. “And sorrows and the next day- the sun came shining through.”
Tammy is an Author and Tech Writer who, also, attended racing school. I’ve written about on several occasions, as well.
“Best advice I ever got was “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” It helps keep everything in perspective,” offered the multi-facetted writer.
“My husband came across it somewhere and it’s become a staple in our household. I think it’s a Stephen Covey quote.”
Breanna, or Doc as I call her, is relatively new to my circle. She’s Director of Operations at spanbase.org. SPAN, through Oregon’s state-approved licensing program, is about educating the community on safe and ethical use of plant medicine.
“I’ve had so many people give me so much great advice along the way – but the one that I have been holding onto this last year is something I read in a blog about resilience,” Doc tells me. “The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time,” by Thomas Edison.
And would you say you have ‘succeeded’ in using the advice?
“Absolutely- after every setback this year, when I wanted to give up, I told myself “Just one more try.”
“And I kept going – I don’t consider myself successful yet, but I sure have successfully put the advice into practice and have kept trying,” She concluded.
Caroline is an actor with more movie and tv credits than I can keep up with. She’s, also, been part of several articles and mentions on my site.
“One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received,” Caroline says, “is to have “stick-toitivness,” which means to just keep on going despite immediate results. For acting and also for life! It’s the quality that will get you the furthest.”
She adds, “I believe it was my college acting teacher.”
Jen is an administrative coordinator, content creator and blogger. If you’re looking for latest happenings in ‘Southern Cal,’ she’s sure to write about it. And lots more including the latest movie releases and sights to visit.
“I used to record Oprah’s TV talk show back in the day,” Jen began. “She gives great advice and one that I took to heart is “to find your purpose and passion.”
“Also, to work hard and find something that allows you to make a genuine difference in the lives of others!”
How has it worked for you Jen?
“It’s a work in progress.”
If you don’t know Agnes by now, you’re really new to my site. She’s a master degreed, certified hypnotherapist and NLP Coach now overseeing hundreds of company employee’s mental health. And has been in more of my articles than anyone else and even interviewed me for one.
“The best piece of advice I ever got was when I was a teenage girl and just discovering the internet,” Agnes brazenly starts. “I found an online community that was very different from the people around me—cynical, rebellious, full of strong opinions.”
“One phrase they always used stuck with me: “Stop caring so much, and good things will come to you.” It taught me not to take life too seriously, to stop overthinking everything, and to let go of the pressure to please everyone. That mindset has stuck with me—not in a careless way, but in a grounded way.”
“Professionally,” she concludes, “it’s helped me stay calm under pressure, trust my instincts, and not get too caught up in what others might think. It reminds me to focus on what matters and not waste energy on perfectionism or people-pleasing. It’s been surprisingly empowering.”
My Choice from the Web
This was a surprise to come across while writing this piece, In an interview with Annie Lobert from Hookers For Jesus longtime media friend Heidi Harris tells of a valuable lesson she learned at the hands of a coworker.
Heidi‘s story can be turned into excellent advice simply by remembering ‘It’s not all about you‘ because others may have other things going on in their life that you’re not aware of.
Here you have it. Sound advice from likely strangers, to you, that have made a mark in the world. Learning that everything is not about you and to smile it can’t be that hard, is a great start. And when you learn to stop caring so much and look for your own purpose while keeping the main thing the main thing, good things will happen. Because in the end a little stick-toitivness is the most certain way to succeed!
I’d like to thank my friends for their input and time helping me with this. I hope we’ve all learned something helpful. I know I have. As for me, that advice I didn’t take in the past…I’ve learned to live with. As learning to live with your decisions is one of the biggest pieces of advice you can ever learn.
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