Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3309: Mark Manson outlines six essential principles for giving advice effectively, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the advice is wanted, relevant, and delivered without condescension. He encourages meeting people where they are and offering help without expecting anything in return. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/how-to-give-advice Quotes to ponder: "Make sure the person you’re trying to help is actually looking for help, lest you come across as a condescending asshole." "If you don’t have experience but you do feel like you have an important or useful observation to make, then you should always qualify it by saying: 'I’ve never had this problem before, but it seems to me.'" "Advice is a gift. And as a gift, it is given unconditionally, with nothing expected in return." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices