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Published Mar 5, 2020

321: How to Ask for Advice | Deep Dive

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into the art of asking for advice, highlighting common pitfalls, crafting effective questions, and the thoughtful processing and implementation of received guidance.
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  • Effective Processing

    Processing advice effectively is crucial for making the most out of it. emphasizes the importance of listening without judgment, which allows you to take in advice as an observer first and assess it later 1. This approach not only makes the advice more meaningful but also simplifies the process of acting on it. adds that overthinking advice can lead to paralysis, preventing you from taking action based on imaginary scenarios 2.

    It's easier to act upon when you can separate out the phases of how you're receiving the advice.

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    By focusing on the immediate steps rather than potential outcomes, you can better navigate the advice you receive.

       

    Practical Application

    Implementing advice effectively is as important as asking for it correctly. highlights that mastering the skill of asking for advice can sharpen instincts and bring you closer to your goals 3. notes that acting on advice doesn't mean following it to the letter but rather using it to inform your own decisions 4.

    The value of advice doesn't lie in whether it's right or wrong, but in the way that I process and act on it.

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    This nuanced approach allows you to adapt advice to your unique circumstances, making it more practical and effective.

       

    Feedback Loop

    Closing the feedback loop is essential for maintaining valuable relationships with advice-givers. stresses the importance of updating those who provide advice on how it was applied and its outcomes 5. This not only shows appreciation but also encourages future guidance. explains that the way you ask for advice shapes the type of advice you receive, making it crucial to be specific and intentional in your requests 6.

    When you get advice from somebody, write them back and tell them when you applied it, how it worked out for you.

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    This practice enriches the advice-seeking process and strengthens professional and personal connections.

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