For a lot of my life, I have wanted to be the person who found my own way. I always wanted to find solutions to my own problems, and if someone gave me advice, I would often look 180° in the opposite direction for an answer. Recently, I have realized the power of looking deeper into the advice from highly successful people and others I greatly respect. This could mean taking note of who they say has expertise in my interests/problems or reflecting longer on their suggestions. It has made my life noticeably better in a very short amount of time.

Beginning a blog was tough for me because I have never looked at other peoples’ blogs. How then, could I expect others to look at my stuff? However, since I started, I have noticed how other people have some very useful tips in their blogs. Also, other people have some great content on a lot of the same topics I am interested in. I now assume (and hope) they think the same about my blog.

New blogs haven’t been the only area of my life that I have taken new advice from. Before the New Year, my parents gave me the book Gorilla Mindset (book review coming soon) by Mike Cernovich. Around this time I was still in my “selfish self-help mindset” and was very skeptical before starting the book. I decided to take a chance on the book (partly because I am on a challenge to read at least 10 pages per day). This book has linked me to several other great reads, many through the recommendations of the author. I started to realize that there is a commonality between many successful instructors. Many, if not all, of them are very open about naming the people or methods that helped them become happier, smarter, more successful, etc.

I am striving to be more considerate of the suggestions trusted people are offering me. There are many reasons why I might have been resistant to get help in the past. My time was wasted, too much pride, or not enough personal care could have all been contributing factors. This ‘Why’ isn’t as important to me. The past is the past, and I am excited to keep learning from my growing network. I am thankful for all those past, present, and future who have given and will give great advice. Hopefully, you will get some from me too.