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What does it mean?
Advice is often ignored, so giving your best away is usually a waste.
In plain terms
Don't give good advice because people won't use it.
What can you take from it?
Only give advice when it is asked for.

Where it applies

  • family
  • work
  • friends

Putting it to work

  • wait to be asked
  • let others learn

Questions to consider

  • Why did I give that?
  • Was I asked?

Another view

Sometimes good advice is needed regardless of whether it is taken.

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