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

Taylor-Lynne Brown

One conventional piece of advice I disagree with as a Registered Nurse and Birth Doula would be that low risk laboring mothers should have their babies on their backs in bed. This notion undermines the natural instincts and needs of the laboring mother, often leading to increased discomfort and prolonged labor. And yet it is the most common position in the hospital setting mothers are asked to get into when it’s time for baby to be born. Read more>>

Scottie Nguyen

I believe that private fishing charters are more about the connection that one would make with their charter clients. You are not fishing for yourself. You are not fishing with your mates. You are not trying to catch everything that swims. You are tailoring an experience on the water with the group that you have for any given day. You need to read the room. Listen and connect by conversation. Be attentive to the different needs. A 7 year-old may have been watching YouTube and is so excited when they can name the species caught. A group of young adults, fresh in college, may want to have more banter and jokes flying around with the crew.  Read more>>

Solara

I hear a lot of people say to quit your day job if you really want to pursue your dreams, but I really disagree with this when starting out. Your “day job/side hustles” can really FUND your dreams when you’re just beginning to pursue them! For myself as an artist, my side jobs help me fund my music videos, promote my songs…etc. Once your dreams start paying the bills, that’s when you know it’s time to quit your day job and go all out!!! And yes, in the beginning it might be hard, you might have to work extra days and nights to get things going (I know because I’m a single mom of 3 children under 3 and it’s super hard to balance everything) but it will all be worth it in the end if you keep your eyes on the prize and get to do what you love! Read more>>

Logan Cannon

I disagree with the advice I was given to always develop a business plan before starting a business. In theory this makes sense, but in practice, it doesn’t always work. The business plan outlines that can be found online and in school curriculums are so in depth that someone could easily spend years writing a plan without ever taking the initial steps to start a business. In my business, I’ve found that I am better off making plans and solving problems when I reach them rather than spending time on something that doesn’t exist yet. The advice I would give instead would be to take action, try your idea, learn from your mistakes, and gain experience. Read more>>