You ever ask for advice—only to feel smaller when you get it?
I have. And for years, I thought guidance was the key to growth. Today, we’re breaking that with “The Mentor Myth: How Over-Guidance is Stunting Your Leadership”—because too much wisdom can keep you weak. Let’s figure this out together.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
- Why constant guidance can cripple your confidence.
- How over-relying on mentors blocks your own voice.
- The three ways to lead yourself without losing your way.
This Episode Will Help You:
- Spot when mentorship has become a crutch.
- Reclaim your decision-making power.
- Lead with clarity, not constant confirmation.
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On the Next Episode:
Tomorrow, we’re shattering false certainty with “Toxic Certainty: Why Needing to ‘Know It All’ is Killing Your Growth”—because intellectual arrogance is just ignorance with better PR.
Reflection Prompts
- The Crutch: Where do you always ask for advice instead of making a decision?
- The Lens: What’s one decision you could make without input this week?
- The Fallout: What’s the worst that happens if you trust yourself?
- The Growth: Who would you become if you led without constant guidance?
Exercises
- Decision Check (5 min): Write down three decisions you’ve delayed because you wanted input. Make one without asking.
- Solo Choice (1 day): For 24 hours, commit to making all small decisions without asking anyone’s opinion.
- Cut the Cord (5 min): Write down one mentor you’ve been over-relying on. What would leading without them look like?
- Reflect (Ongoing): Each time you catch yourself asking for advice, ask instead: "What do I believe here?"
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