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What does it mean?
If I had followed all advice, I would have written many more Rincewind books.
In plain terms
Heeding every suggestion would have led to many more books.
What can you take from it?
Selective advice is better than following all of it.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • creative projects

Putting it to work

  • filter guidance
  • stay true to own vision

Questions to consider

  • When should you ignore advice?
  • How to balance external input with personal goals?

Another view

Some advice could improve quality even if quantity rises.

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