Have you ever asked for advice and somehow left the conversation feeling more confused, discouraged, or defeated?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, I explore an African proverb that has guided my life for years: “You see based on where you sit.”

Not because some people are wiser than others, but because every person experiences life from a unique set of “seats” shaped by identity, life experiences, opportunities, responsibilities, and the realities they navigate every day.

I’ll explain why good advice isn’t universal—it’s contextual, why perspective is often more valuable than experience alone, and how to become more discerning about who you allow to speak into your life. In this conversation, we’ll discuss:

✔️ Why not all advice is good advice

✔️ What your “seats” are and why they matter

✔️ How race, age, faith, disability, entrepreneurship, and life experiences shape perspective

✔️ Why we don’t need identical people—we need informed people

✔️ Five questions to ask before accepting advice

✔️ How to build a table of wise advisors instead of putting one person on a pedestal

The same destination may require different navigation depending on the road you’re traveling.

I hope this conversation helps you choose advisors who strengthen your purpose, honor your reality, and help you move forward with wisdom.

What “seat” has most shaped how you experience the world, and how has it changed the kind of advice you need?

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