Twitter Fest Friday – Dec 19, 2008

by smallbizbee · 5 comments

Maybe it's because I've been extremely busy the last few weeks, or that I've had some life changes that have added stress lately, but the quote "It's always darkest before the dawn" has been in my head, right next to "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger".

This got me thinking about advice I've received through the years that I lean on in times of business or personal struggles, and how a really good piece of advice is timeless and more valuable to our success than any tangible item.

So today's Twitter Fest Friday question was aimed at finding out what advice the Twitterverse thought of as the best they've received and what they fall back on to guide them.

Friday December 19, 2008

What's the best advice you've ever received?

thetwinkieaward: That you don't always have to win in sales. Sometimes you have to walk away. http://www.thetwinkieawards.com/

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tdhurst: that working smart is better than working hard. http://www.tylerhurst.com/

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BloggerNewbie:the best thing to do is the right thing, the next best thing to do is the wrong thing, the worst thing to do is nothing http://www.bloggernewbie.com/

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johndilbeck: Best advice ever received: "Be yourself." http://21stcenturyaffiliatemarketing.com/

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timotis: Life is too damn short to be unhappy http://www.axiomcom.com/

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jasonbradford: oh yeah, one more.. I was told "You are born an original, don't die a copy" and I'm done! http://www.jasonbradford.com/

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zheller: Hire people that are smarter than you http://www.zachheller.com/

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kkunlimited: Be yourself - be authentic http://www.kevinkellyunlimited.com/

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jasonbradford: Be Honest. If everyone loves you then you are lying to somebody... http://www.jasonbradford.com/

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DanRMorris: Best Advice Entry #1 "You can't complain if some else is signing your checks." http://clippershiptravel.wordpress.com/

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profitpuzzle: "Seek Advice" http://www.profitpuzzle.com/twitter

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AnthonyRusso: My Grandfather - Do a job you love and you wont work a day in your life. Took years to get here, but living that now. http://www.ganconference.com/

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justinu84: Mind over matter. Sounds kind of cliche but it really helps me thought the stressful days when I don't want to do anything. http://vizionkc.com/

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giazzpet: "Don't worry, be happy" and "Don't worry about a thing" - both great songs http://www.giazzworld.blogspot.com/

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usegraymatter: Q: : "Best advice you've ever received? Anyone care to share?" A: Let go. http://graymatterminute.com/

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HumanCalculator: only break one law at a time. http://www.thehumancalculator.com/

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patrickrlewis: you miss 100% of the shots you never take (it's a wayne gretzky quote but I have it on a little think on my desk) http://www.myspace.com/patrickrlewis

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SMCuter: Don't Panic http://www.lightninglikeheseemed.blogspot.com

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fuzznfeathers: If you're not pissing someone off, you're not making progress. Basically meaning, don't be afraid to rock the status quo. http://www.tmdcreative.com/

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andrawatkins: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." George Eliot bookmark given to me by a dear friend. So true. http://www.positusonline.com/

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JudyHWright: Never take advice from someone you wouldn't trade places with. Auntie Artichoke, family relationship coach and author http://www.artichokepress.com/

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KenShenkman: A smile is the shortest distance between two people http://www.bulkcandystore.com/

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KathyCrofoot: Best Advice: To always keep my eyes on the goal (vision) rather than the obstacles (challenges) that may get in the way. http://www.kathycrofoot.com/