7 Signals to know if the advice is legit (including this one!)

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In Episode 51, here's what's on the agenda:

💡 Insights: How do you know which advice to trust?

📰 Key Takeaway: A little critical thinking + 7 signals to spot solid advice

Insights:

Advice on the internet has become so democratized (and, in many ways, monetized) that it’s getting hard to tell quality from clutter.

What used to be shared by mentors or seasoned leaders is now out there from influencers and even AI.

It's everywhere, and it makes knowing who to trust tougher than ever, especially when anyone with a blue check and some smart branding can appear credible.

I’m a big believer in investing in personal growth, and while the abundance of advice online is empowering, it comes with risks too.

For those just starting out in their careers or trying to carve their way in an industry, following the wrong advice could mean missing out on opportunities, making misguided decisions, and wasting precious time (and money!)

So how do you know which advice to trust?

Here are seven signals to help you distinguish valuable insight from well-packaged fluff.