What’s one piece of conventional advice that you disagree with?

We asked some folks we admire to share one piece of conventional advice they disagree with.
One piece of Conventional advice that i disagree with would be when people say “you need to go to school to be successful” Im not knocking education, I just believe in some applications its just not necessaary. I am a perfect example, everything I have done is self taught or from real world experiences. Somme Creativity just cant be taught. It lives inside of you. Read more>>
I completely disagree with the notion that nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream. There is plenty that comes to a sleeper, with one of the main things being rest. That is where your body, mind, and soul recovers from all the stress and strain you put it under on a daily basis. Read more>>
The phrase “say yes to everything”. I’m extremely selective about everything. A business woman once said “show me your closest friends and I will know exactly who you are.” This has stuck with me and I apply it to every aspect of my life. I’m a firm believer in gaining new experiences, but I always have a plan and rarely ever do something on a whim. Read more>>
I’m not so sure I have received the most conventional advice, but I definitely have disagreed with some things. One thing in particular was everyone telling me I have to make people like me. I create art for me, myself, and I. People will naturally gravitate towards my art if it is for them. I will never be able to make everyone happy. I will go insane trying to make sure everyone likes me. Read more>>