We asked some folks we admire to share one piece of conventional advice they disagree with.

Morgan Valdez | Small business owner

A piece of conventional advice I disagree with is to not quit and to see things through. I have found on my journey that there are classes or program I have joined thinking they were going to be my path. While going down the path I’ll realize it wasn’t what I wanted or expected and that’s ok! I feel like we are afraid to admit that something isn’t working because we’ll be labeled as a quitter! I think there is strength in listening to our intuitions and knowing when to pivot on our paths. Because of my pivots and “quitting” certain positions, I have ended up where I’m at and couldn’t be happier! Read more>>

Clémentine Gelly | Costume/prop artist and Maker of Things

That you should give up everything to follow your dreams. Social media is very good at spreading success stories, making many (usually younger) users think that if you really want it, it will always work out for you. The problem is that it gives you the false impression that everyone is succeeding whilst in reality you do not hear of the ones that failed. Read more>>

Laura Rotter | Heart Centered 🙏 Financial Advisor

That more money leads to more happiness, or a better life.

I have learned that happiness is an inside job, and that we are often trading our time and energy to earn more money. Read more>>