Katlego Sekhu
The Siz The World team recently explored the topic: why we often dismiss advice when it comes from people we don’t like or trust.
With rising geopolitical tensions and global leaders appearing to ignore sound counsel, the conversation around who we choose to take advice from has become more important than ever.
In an age of widespread scepticism, many people are questioning the true intentions behind the advice they receive.
During the segment, the team posed the question: “What are your personal rules when it comes to accepting advice? And is there someone you’d never take advice from, no matter what they said?”
Sol Phenduka offered a balanced view, saying it depends on both the situation and the source.
“Life advice I would take from people who have experienced life, without judging them. Some people speak from their mistakes or expertise,” he said.
Sizwe Dhlomo countered that the person offering advice doesn’t necessarily need to have lived through the situation themselves.
“What if they experienced someone else go through it?” he asked, suggesting that insight can still be valid when it comes from observation or second-hand experience.
Sol responded, “First-hand experience always triumphs over someone who just sees something.”
Mfundo Mabalane brought another layer to the discussion by highlighting the emotional dynamics behind advice.
“It depends on the era we live in. There are people who mask their envy as advice,” she said. “You don’t want to be distracted, so you have to choose to take advice from people you’d like to be like.”
For the full discussion, listen to the podcast.
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