Watch out for the opinions of others if you want to be successful in business! I learned this first and truly by absorbing Napoleon Hill’s book: “Think and Grow Rich.” He says:
“Opinions are the cheapest commodities on earth. Everyone has a flock of opinions ready to be wished upon anyone who will accept them. If you are influenced by “opinions” when you reach DECISIONS, you will not succeed in any undertaking.”
Believe me, I love when people asked my opinion, heck who doesn’t?! When you decide on the system, a plan for success, it is critical that you stick to it and don’t get caught up in the opinions of others.
When you are developing a system for your business outside opinions will only confuse and frustrate you.
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I understand they trust me, and having my opinion matters to them. I am honored that they feel that way. Reality is, though, that I have a system I teach them, and when I give opinions of thin
gs outside that system I only confuse the scope of work that we do together and it doesn’t add value. When my opinion disagrees with that of another thought leader they admire… Oh! Now they’re even more frustrated!
So beware of giving and receiving opinions when it comes to your business. Especially be aware of opinions of people who have no risk in your business, financially or otherwise! You have all the risk, choose a system that you’re implementing, and don’t be so concerned about everyone’s opinions!
