Life-changing advice has one problem.
It can change your life both ways — good and bad. Many people want to give you their opinion, but most are full of shit.
I’ve listened to a bunch of nonsense.
- “Go into this career, it’s the best.”
- “I’ve changed, please trust me.”
- “I’m sorry, it won’t happen again.”
- “I know this for a fact.”
When someone’s words turn out to be as reliable as a seatbelt Made in China, it’s frustrating and can cause a lot of damage. In the worst case, you’ll lose a ton of time, money, and energy — and get hurt in the process.
That’s why it’s so important to spot the subtle signs before you fall for their empty words.
They Are the Loudest People in the Room
Nothing screams “I’m full of shit” like someone who actually screams.
And I’m not just talking volume.
After I finished my workout a few weeks ago, I tried to stuff about two arms full of sweaty gym equipment into a small scooter. While I struggled with socks that smelled — and felt — like a homeless guy’s balls, I eavesdropped on a conversation.
“Yeah bro, you gotta take Test every other day and then you gotta stack D-bol on top of it…”
I don’t mind guys talking steroids, but the two specimens in question knew fuck-all about them. Their arms looked like cooked Spaghetti. Yet, they acted like they had a PhD in performance-enhancing drugs.