#41 Why Most Advice Doesn't Work
Tue Jan 06 2026
Most people don't need more advice. It's not hard to see that business books often present the same concepts just worded differently. That's not to say that they aren't important.
When you're chasing advice, you just need to prepare yourself with better questions, time to think and permission to apply it.
In this episode, we sit down to discuss why most advice doesn't work for small business owners. We understand the irony of the situation. This is advice... So i'll give you the fix before you even begin to listen:
Identify root problems in your businessAsk if the advice is relevant to youTranslate the advice to suit your businessNormalise boring - repetition and consistency is more impactful than quick, unsustainable winsReplace motivation with accountability - motivation is temporary
Now you have the fix, listen to the episode with an open mind.
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Most people don't need more advice. It's not hard to see that business books often present the same concepts just worded differently. That's not to say that they aren't important. When you're chasing advice, you just need to prepare yourself with better questions, time to think and permission to apply it. In this episode, we sit down to discuss why most advice doesn't work for small business owners. We understand the irony of the situation. This is advice... So i'll give you the fix before you even begin to listen: Identify root problems in your businessAsk if the advice is relevant to youTranslate the advice to suit your businessNormalise boring - repetition and consistency is more impactful than quick, unsustainable winsReplace motivation with accountability - motivation is temporary Now you have the fix, listen to the episode with an open mind.