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When Paul was starting out in advertising, it was the golden age of analytic data so he was told that when it comes to selling a product or service, "brand doesn't matter." He believed it, and worked for 20 years pushing that data is the only thing that matters to sell your audience. After some pretty big changes in his life, he realized, that was the worst advice he's ever got. 

When Jon was told to join the military, he thought that would be a spring board to where he really wanted to be. Turns out, that was the worst advice he ever got.

When her professor told her "you're not cut out for business" after her very first test in college, Claudia took it to heart. How does hearing something like that effect someone's career path?

King Of Pops Co-Founder Steve Carse created a wildly successful pop brand. But when it was time to exand, he was told that frnchising would mean he would lose what was special about his brand. That was the worst advice he's ever got. 

When a reporter asked him how it felt not to have to worry about money anymore after winning the FedeX Cup in 2011, Bill Haas didn't know how to answer that question. And now that he thinks about it, that was the worst advice he's ever got.

When Kavi's parents moved from Vietnam to the deep south in the U.S., they wanted her to fit in as best she could. They told her to do that, she needed to make sure she didn't stand out. That was the worst advice she's ever got.

if you want to be successful in entrepreneurial business, the worst advice Kirk Halpern ever got was to get his MBA. With so many people striving to get their MBA's today, how can that be his worst advice? 

Even saying it out loud made Jason feel icky. Why would you think about money when it comes to love and relationships? If you're Jason, you wouldn't, and thats what made this the worst advice he's ever got.

Ann Curry tells the story of her career starting from the worst advice she's ever got, "don't buy this business". You have money, why work harder than you need to? Because you owe it to the universe. 

Ever since Kyle was old enough to realize not every adult knows what they're talking about (something he learned while volunteering as an umpire for little league games) he started to push the limits of the human experience in the professional world. He was told to settle down. That's the worst advice he's ever got. 

When actor Johnny Sneed (Parks and Rec, Painkiller, Trumbo, Fever Pitch) got the advice to turn down a role in a blockbuster because "the part was too small for him" he agreed. He was too big to do something so small. Years later, he still regrets turning down that role. Why does this stand out as the worst advice he's ever got?

Come for the brownie guy story, stay for the swear count. It's high. Kat McDavitt talks about the harsh reality of being a leader, and knowing when you have to let someone go, even if they're the guy who brings the brownies. 

Boy meets girl, boy wants to marry girl, best friends tell boy "don't marry her." What comes next?

But what if your interview is on a Wednesday?

Don't put baby (Josh Mancuso) in a corner (in a job where he only does one thing)

You've just had a new baby, you're diagnosed with cancer and your thriving in your career, so naturally you quit your job to start your own business right? When Kathleen asked her sister for advice, she told her "don't start your own business! The timing couldn't be worse!" That was the worst advice Kathleen has ever heard.

Susie Cha, an influence marketer at Ogilvy in NYC has been hearing this bad advice her whole career. But comfort zones exist for a reason so why is that thw worst advice she's ever got?

"Stick to what you know kid." That's the worst advice Crystal Washington has ever heard. How do you grow if you limit yourself like that? Find out how she responded on this weeks episode. 

How do you honor the past, but prepare for the future?

Lars Minns was excited. He's got the job opportunity he's been waiting for. Then his boss at the time says, "don't go work for that guy." That turned out to be the worst advice he's ever got. 

"When you're networking, be the most interesting person in the room, Glen." Those words were given to a young Glen Jackson, just starting out in the public relations world and it just didn't feel right to him. In fact that was the worst advice he's ever got. 

When he was 15 years old, Luke was told that to be content is to admit failure. Never feeling like what he had achieved was enough, it wasn't until his early 30's that he realized that's the worst advice he ever got. 

Our guest today for our second part of our live audience recording is Chad Hymas. Chad is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for safety awareness and personal empowerment. Despite a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Chad’s indomitable spirit and unwavering determination have propelled him to inspire audiences worldwide with his powerful message of resilience, leadership, and purposeful living. So why does he think "there is no such thing as false hope" is such bad advice? 

Our first episode recorded in front of a live audience is here! Join Sean on stage as he asks Corey Cicchetti, Courtney Stillwagon and Jamie Tiernan, what's the worst advice you've ever got?

Women can't have it all? That's the worst advice Hala Moddelmog has ever heard.

Today our guest is the two-time National Coach of the Year current head coach of the University of Tennessee baseball team, Tony Vitello. Obviously he didn't listen to that advice, but why would someone tell him that in the first place? 

When you're told you're not college material in middle school, it alters your entire life. Come find out how with Resonate Pixel creative director Wayne Pelletier.

When you're in the music industry, you're going to hear alot of feedback. Some of that feedback for singer-songwriter Lanré was the worst advice he's ever got.

Sit down, be humble? That's the worst advice award winning TV and Video producer Kim Rittberg has ever got.

College football national champion and Heisman winning quarter back Danny Wuerffel took advantage of every opportunity and it turned him into a star. Now he thinks that was the worst advice he ever got. 

We all say it all the time, just do what makes you happy. What's wrong with that? 30 year educator and current headmaster of The Wesleyan School says that's the worst advice he's ever got. 

Crypto currency has been lumped into the get rich quick mindset for too long. We all know someone who's been burned by that strategy. But why was this the worst advice Spotify creative director Gavin Guidry ever got? 

Welcome to The Worst Advice I Ever Got hosted by Sean Taylor. This show will feature in-depth discussions with diverse guests, exploring the unconventional side of guidance – the worst advice they've ever received.

Together, we'll extract valuable insights from these unique experiences, offering you a roadmap to discerning what advice to embrace and what to ignore.

The Worst Advice I Ever Got is not just about the missteps; it's a journey through the unexpected lessons found within the less-than-ideal moments. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on success and learn how to navigate the complexities of advice.