On advisers
It happens.
You don’t want it to, but it does.
Once in a (hopefully, very long) while, for, your know, reasons, you have to let someone down.
You may…
There are times when a little advice will go a long long way.
Maybe it’s the, “How do I …?” practical kind, or the “What don’t I know?” exploring kind, or the “Where am I going? thinking kind.
Without any profile, finding the right kind of help can be hard and it’s tempting to welcome the first friendly face. With a little success, you can get surrounded by offers, and it’s difficult to know which way to turn.
In any situation, when a potential adviser appears:
– Do I need their expertise?
– Is this person someone I actively want to work with?
– Does it feel like they’re on my side (rather than their own)?
– Are they offering to do anything, or is it just advice?
– If it’s only advice, is it the kind I could get for the cost of a coffee if I knew the right person?
– Do I know, or know someone who knows, the right person?
Advisers, like everyone else on your team, need to be the right fit.
Skippy strategy: Choose advisers like choosing partners, eyes wide open.
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