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

Mosés Brown

Well, if you want the honest answer, there’s a lot of bad advice floating around—and let’s be real, most of it comes from unsuccessful, broke, career-stagnant, scared people. No shade… but also, all the shade. One piece of advice I completely disagree with is “Make sure you have a Plan B.” Every time I hear that, I just want to say—hold up now, if you’re already making a backup plan, that means you don’t fully believe in Plan A. And that’s where the problem starts. Our words have power. If you tell yourself, “I need a Plan B just in case,” you’ve already put failure on the table. Read More>>

Emily Bennett Bennett

Just do what you love and the money will come. Read More>>

Rusty Stevenson

“List your home high so you have room to negotiate.”

That one drives me nuts. Overpricing just chases away serious buyers and leaves a house sitting while better-priced homes sell. Then you’re stuck making price cuts, looking desperate, and ultimately selling for less than you would have if you priced it right from the start. My approach? Price it strategically, create a frenzy, and let the market push the price up—not down. Read More>>