Advice

Advice can be a beautiful thing if it comes when asked. When asked is probably the most crucial part. I learnt this over time as I doled out lots of well intention-ed free advice in the past. It was often listened to, never acted upon. (I used to be shocked then..)

And it is when I thought of myself in the place of the receiver that my perspective changed. The teacher can teach only when the student is ready after all.

I think I do that less now.

So, every once in a while, when I speak to a much wiser friend, I try and make it a point to ask for his point of view and advice on situations.(I realized he too must have gone through a similar learning curve many years ago as he never doles out any advice unless pushed.)

And when I was at a crossroads the other day and needed his point of view, I got this gem. I am still trying to figure out a way to add this to my Desktop Wallpaper as I found it incredibly inspiring…

‘You’ve got to keep doing what you think is right. And then keep pushing. 

Isn’t that what life is about? 

On some days, it’s painful. Sure…

 But that doesn’t mean you stop doing what you think is right.

All you have to do is remember that no situation you face is beyond you.

You will get past whatever life throws at you.

That’s just how it is.’ 

Simple. And Profound.
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Speaking of simple and profound,  Godin had another masterpiece his blog today on Roads not taken.