We asked some folks we admire to share one piece of conventional advice they disagree with.

Carson Aday

When I first started writing music, I was given the advice to only write lyrics that I had personally experienced. Taking this to heart really limited my writing as a 18 year old boy raised in the suburbs of Dallas. Eventually I broke out of that constraint and found some really beautiful lyric from scenarios I heard about or just tapping into my imagination. Read more>>

Bri Bagwell | Singer, Songwriter, Podcaster, & Entrepreneur

I always heard and thought that if I beat up the highway, take as many gigs as I can, and just work as hard as possible as a road warrior, that it will always pay off in the end. In the music business, everything is very strange and unconventional (more so than ever!). It. may be better to focus some road energy on social media, writing quality songs, recording music, and even rest (!) in these current times. There are so many new and unique paths, and killing yourself on the road for low-quality shows is hard work, with sometimes little reward. Read more>>

Johnny Obando | Entertainer

I’ve always disagreed with people telling me I’m too nice. That I have to tougher with the employees. I always answered I’m a good person, not too nice. There is a difference. Read more>>

Cirah Wilkinson | Owner & Esthetician

One conventional advice that I disagree with is the notion that being cutthroat is the only approach to having a successful business. In my opinion, fostering a sense of community and supporting others is much more valuable than competition. Success can be achieved collectively if we collaborate and work together. Read more>>