Thursday, September 24, 2015
Finding Advice
I believe there is a big difference between the kinds of advice we receive. We are all surrounded by friends, family, and strangers who are willing to give us their two cents on just about anything. I think we have become so used to people giving us unwanted advice that we have trained ourselves to instantly disregard it. What I have learned this week through an experience with my uncle has changed my outlook on the subject. My Uncle is a very well respected partner of a law firm in Salt Lake City. I have always respected him for his accomplishments but have never thought to ask him about them. This past Sunday while having dinner at his house I decided to dig in a little bit. I learned a lot about what kind of law he practices and also why he choose that route. I learned about his work interests, and his passions. We discussed what gives him satisfaction and accomplishment in what he does. The interesting thing about our conversation is I took away many things that I want to apply personally. I don't recall ever asking him for direct advise, but throughout our conversation I was able to find the advice he was giving. Whether he was giving that advice on purpose or not it does not matter. When we seek for advice we can find it. Returning to my earlier statement about blocking out others advice. I am sure I did not block it out because it was bad, but rather because I did not want it. Moving forward I will try my best to always be seeking what it is I can learn from others. Others, especially those I love, can give me knowledge. I don't have to live by what their advice to me is, but I can still appreciate it. There is something to be learned from everyone you come in contact with.
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I don't take advice seriously when I don't desire to be like the person giving the advice. Your respect for your uncle seems to make the difference for you. I am much more apt to take advice from my dad, whom I respect greatly, or a Church leader or friend that has accomplishments in their lives. Walking the walk says more than talking the talk.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Almost in contrast to the comment above, I have found that those who struggle or have had many misfortunes in life often still have valuable advice to give. We are often very skeptical, however, as we should be. But those who have lived and truly lost see a side of life that we might not be privy to. All opinions have the potential to be of value, and it's our opportunity to sift the wheat from the tares.
ReplyDeleteI love your post. I was thinking about times I have brushed off advice because it wasn't wanted. I remember doing this. However, I'm sure there are tons of times that I have ignored others and don't remember it because I didn't want it, as you pointed out. This caused me to think about advice I give. It always makes me sad when I give heartfelt advice to others and they don't care. It makes me sad. So I'll make sure to be more open and accepting to advise in the future. Thanks for the help.
ReplyDeleteNice post. We can learn something from everyone around us if we are willing to learn.
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