We asked folks we admire to share one piece of conventional advice that they disagree with.

Kennedy James-Foster | Clothing Designer & Radiological Control Tech

I would definitely say one of the worst advice people can give someone is to quit their current job to chase their dreams. Where you are in life is exactly where you need to be at the moment. Your 9-5 is what can fund your “dreams” as well as help make sure you have a roof over your head and food on the table. I understand that it may require you to work on your goals after work when you are tired, but that’s just Apart of the journey. Read more>>

Vangile Makwakwa | Author & Money Trauma Coach

I completely disagree with the belief that we need self discipline to succeed.

I erased self discipline from my life after my very first vipassana meditation retreat.

I went to vipassana when I was on the brink of taking my life. The only reason I didn’t was because I went to an elderly tarot card reader, by the name of Raymond, at the Tremont Tea Room (in Boston, MA), who told me to hold on because in March (of 2011) I would go to a retreat that would change my life. Read more>>

hans Hutting | Owner of FUNDIES

Many business people think you should have a 10 year plan. I don’t agree with this at all. How do you know what will happen in 10 years? I could never have imagined that my company would change over the years. From just underwear to everything in the queer athleisure wear Read more>>

Laprè | Recording Artist, Singer/Song-Writer, Rapper & Producer

I chose to pursue an artistic / creative career because the conception is limitless. When i began writing & sharing my perspective of life through my voice, i started to realize the positive impact it had on not only myself but the people around me and through technology, the world. I’ve always always wanted to be a vessel of healing for others and realized i was able to embody that mission through making music and sharing it. Read more>>