Book Hack
The Advice TrapBy Michael Bungay Stanier

In a Nutshell

Learn how to be a better listener and cultivate deeper conversations by taking control of compulsive advice-giving.

Favorite Quote

The Advice Monster believes that you're better than the other person.

Michael Bungay Stanier

Introduction

We all love to give advice. When we hear someone mention a problem, our first instinct is to jump in and offer solutions or opinions.

But is your advice actually helping? Are you even listening long enough to understand the problem?

Michael Bungay Stanier is here to help us tame our inner Advice Monster with his book The Advice Trap.

By learning why giving advice is bad for our relationships and learning strategies to listen better, we will be able more effectively support those around us.

Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack

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