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Advice Quote by Judith Martin

“It is said that dispensing advice is easy. What is difficult is getting anyone to listen to it.” quote by Judith Martin
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“It is said that dispensing advice is easy. What is difficult is getting anyone to listen to it.”

Judith Martin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, 2011

Giving advice is easy; getting people to heed it is the real difficulty.

In simple terms: Advice is easy, listening is hard.

Key Takeaway

Seek to listen before you advise.

Themes

communication advice listening influence psychology

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • parenting
  • coaching
  • customer service

Key Concepts

cognitive bias motivation social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we often ignore good advice?
  • How can we present advice to encourage acceptance?
A Different Perspective

People may resist advice due to ego or fear of change.

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