--- title: So Many Encouraging But Not Useful Tips description: So many goo-roos, so little time to filter out the B.S. Following the wrong advice can confuse you and hurt your growth. 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(So Many Encouraging But Not Useful Tips)** #### Sales Tips you'll learn in this episode... - If sayings like this are worth paying attention to: - Carpe diem. - Work/life balance. - Take time for yourself. - Failure is not an option. - Don't take "no" for an answer. - Knowledge is power. - Why do we feel safe under blankets? It's not like a murderer will come in thinking "I'm gonna kill—ahh, rats! They are under a blanket." - Just be yourself. (Sometimes the world needs a bigger version than your current you.) - The importance of considering the source when listening to one's advice. - One "guru's" mantra is "Fat, gay and broke." Does that inspire you? How much doe you have in common with that guru? - "Your inspirational quotes have inspired me to unfriend you." - You'll also hear some of my favorites such as: - Borrow money from pessimists. 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