Saturday, March 27, 2010
Is To much advice a Bad thing???
I'm proud to say that I am the big brother to many people, yet lately I've been at a bit of an impasse. By giving out advice to people, most of who don't want to hear what I have to say, probably because they know I'm right, I seem to push some of them away. Often times I come off a bit to harsh, I am aware of that. But I am just trying to help in any way I can. Should I stop being so quick to give advice, or continue being the helpful glen that I hope people love... That my friends is the question that I pose for myself, and all of you that read this during the weekend. I have alot to do this weekend, but It isn't all just plain work. Be that as it may, it is still going to be nonstop after I post this. Wish me luck, and have a great day!
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Yes and no. You're right to think too much advice has been given when the receiver doesn't want to hear it for whatever reason. Unwanted advice feels intrusive. I know you just want to help. You're one of the most helpful, caring people I know and I wish there were more people who were that awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to sound like advice... but maybe you need a better way of delivering in that makes it more user friendly. I've had people give me advice that makes me feel like I'm such an incompetent person I shouldn't be able to dress myself in the morning and that makes me mad, whether or not it's good advice I will automatically resent it.
And maybe if they don't want to hear it, just let them crash and burn.
As long as they know you are willing and able to provide some wise words when they need it, people can come to you and ask instead of you automatically offering.
(I'm not speaking in reference to my experience with you giving me advice since I asked and I felt you had some excellent things to say)
It's a little late in the weekend but I wish you luck anyways!!
GOOD LUCCCK!!