We asked folks we admire to share one piece of conventional advice that they disagree with.

Shannon Procise | Business Connection Specialist.

I have come to challenge the conventional wisdom that starting a business requires relentless grinding and working 60-80 hours a week. While hard work is important, taking breaks to rejuvenate is equally crucial for achieving sustained success and gaining fresh perspectives. In addition to prioritizing self-care, there are other effective strategies that can help entrepreneurs accelerate their efforts, such as networking within their community and utilizing visualization techniques to manifest success. Read more>>

Lindsey Kaszuba | Health & Habit Coach

I strongly disagree with most of what diet culture has taught us, especially the idea that dieting or calorie counting is the best way to stay in shape and feel good. This idea leads us to believe that tracking calories in and out is the main component that makes us fit. However, health is about much more than what we eat and how much exercise we get. Dieting is ineffective, and counting calories leaves you feeling inadequate no matter what you do. Read more>>

Lana Montalban | Entrepreneur. Journalist. Writer. Talent agent.

I practice many professions and I wear many hats, which is what makes my life varied and fun. Read more>>

Stefan Amali | C.E.O & Interactive Art Director

I definitely disagree with the notion that when you find what you love, you won’t work a day in your life. The more I explored my creative talents and found what I loved is the more facets of myself I discovered. Being a naturally competitive person with myself, I felt compelled to spend copious amounts of time learning each aspect of craft and that took work. Read more>>