The Worst Advice I Ever Got
Welcome to The Worst Advice I Ever Got hosted by Sean Taylor. This show will feature in-depth discussions with diverse guests, exploring the unconventional side of guidance – the worst advice they've ever got. Together, we'll extract valuable insights from these unique experiences, offering you a roadmap to discerning what advice to embrace and what to ignore. The Worst Advice I Ever Got is not just about the missteps; it's a journey through the unexpected lessons found within the less-than-ideal moments. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on success and learn how to navigate the complexities of advice.
Episodes
Who decided being professional meant wearing a suit, using big words, and leaving your personality at the door?
Attorney Arman Deganian joins Sean Taylor to talk about being yourself in a profession that comes with a pretty rigid dress code, spoken and otherwise. His approach might not look like everyone else’s, but he’s not putting on a show to stand out. He’s doing what he likes and connecting with clients who l...
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Introduction to Luke Bonner
- (00:00:46) - The Worst Advice: Contentment Equals Failure
- (00:02:01) - Internalizing the Advice as a Teen
- (00:03:53) - Realizing the Advice Was Flawed in His 30s
- (00:04:33) - Transitioning from Basketball to Business
- (00:06:16) - Luck, Timing, and Doubts in Sports Career
- (00:07:23) - Separating Contentment from Ambition
- (00:09:50) - Avoiding Complacency and Finding Balance
- (00:...
Moving is expensive. So is staying put, although nobody sends you that invoice.
Lloyd Avram, president and CEO of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers, joins Sean Taylor and JB to unpack the advice “Don’t relocate for a job.” From giving his kids veto power to talking his way onto a nearly closed candidate list, Lloyd shares what became possible when he kept his options open.
The Worst Advice I Ever Got, broug...
“Nobody leaves a six-figure job.” Especially at Disney. What are you, happy or something?
Loren, the creator behind Legal Beef, joins Sean and JB to talk about leaving a Hollywood legal career that looked great on paper but never quite felt like his. Sixteen years, two major studios, and one very different career later, he’s got a few thoughts.
And yes, the attorney includes a disclaimer. Please don’t quit y...
“Don’t marry her.”
Todd Musselman’s two best friends had watched his relationship fall apart, and they had good reasons to tell him to walk away. He understood every one of them. He married her anyway.
Thirty-two years later, Todd joins Sean and JB to share the story behind that decision, including the uncomfortable question that changed how he saw his own role in the relationship.
The speaker and executive ...
Shari Rash was earning six figures, saving for retirement, and buying a home. Then a $1,000 car repair left her wondering why she felt broke.
The worst advice she ever got? “Max our your retirement accounts.”
The financial planner and founder of GWA Wealth joins Sean and JB to explain how following seemingly responsible advice left her unprepared for the life happening before retirement. They talk about the limits of ge...
When Tom Rebers was told to "charge the going rate," it sounded safe and reasonable. But playing it safe nearly cost him his business. In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Tom shares how he learned to set his own value, stop following industry norms, and build a business that actually works for him.
If you’ve ever underpriced yourself or felt stuck following “what everyone else does,” this one’s f...
The NFL is back and here to talk the worst advice he's ever got is former Atlanta Falcons FB, Ovie Mughelli.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Introduction to Obi Mahali
- (00:00:49) - The Worst Advice: Hard Work Speaks for Itself
- (00:01:40) - High School Stardom and College Transition
- (00:03:59) - Fighting for a D1 Scholarship
- (00:05:38) - Realizing Hard Work Isn't Enough
- (00:07:02) - NFL Politics in Baltimore
- (00:08:56) - Learning...
College football national champion and Heisman winning quarter back Danny Wuerffel took advantage of every opportunity and it turned him into a star. Now he thinks that was the worst advice he ever got.
Chapters
- (00:00:05) - Former Heisman Winning Quarterback Danny Werfel on the Worst Advice
- (00:00:29) - The Worst Advice You Ever Got
- (00:01:40) - Tom Brady on Taking a Break From Work
- (00:08:58) - Danny Glover on Rea...
TPG recently invested in Smith + Howard, bringing together two successful organizations that believe the right partnership should make both sides better. In this episode, Sean sits down with TPG Growth partner Max Wein to talk about what that partnership can become and the lesson that shaped the way Max approaches leadership, teamwork and growth.
Max’s worst advice was simple: “Always listen to your coach.” It hel...
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
- (00:01:07) - What's The Worst Advice You Ever Got?
- (00:03:05) - In the Elevator With Daniel Kahneman
- (00:04:04) - What Was the First Thing That You Built?
- (00:05:34) - What are the common traits of a failure in a startup?
- (00:10:07) - In the Elevator With Elon Musk
- (00:13:20) - How Much Does Emotion Affect Your Sales?
- (00:16:16) - What's the Most Common Mistake Made by an Entr...
Kyle followed that rule for years, becoming a decorated airline pilot by shutting his feelings down. But eventually he realized the truth: every decision we make, whether in the air or on the ground, is fueled by emotions. Suppressing them doesn’t make us stronger, it makes us weaker.
In this episode, Kyle shares how unlearning that advice changed his career, his relationships, and his entire approach to leadership. We talk a...
In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Jamie shares why traditional business plans can be a trap for creative entrepreneurs. From freelance life to launching multiple ventures, he talks about embracing uncertainty, staying agile, and why “figuring it out as you go” isn’t failure—it’s freedom.
Whether you’re a planner, a dreamer, or somewhere in between, this episode will make you rethink...
“Don’t rock the boat” can sound like keeping the peace. But sometimes, it really means staying quiet, hiding what happened, and making everyone else comfortable at your own expense.
This week, Sean and JB sit down with author and speaker Allan Paul Roberts. Allan shares how a terrifying experience at 16 changed the direction of his life, forced him to stop worrying about what other people thought, and started a li...
When Kavi's parents moved from Vietnam to the deep south in the U.S., they wanted her to fit in as best she could. They told her to do that, she needed to make sure she didn't stand out. That was the worst advice she's ever got.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Best Advice I Ever Got
- (00:00:49) - Worst Advice Ever Given
- (00:04:31) - Vietnam poet expresses her dissatisfaction with the status quo
- (00:08:14) - "I Should Try to Fit In" ...
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
- (00:01:00) - "Gotta Hire More People!"
- (00:04:08) - The End of the Headcount Model
- (00:05:52) - Reasons Marketing Agencies Should Stick to the Traditional Model
- (00:08:49) - Is IT the Big Company Problem?
- (00:10:06) - Do You Lose Your Job Because You Don't Know AI?
- (00:14:02) - WSJDLive: What's the Upside to AI?
- (00:20:14) - The Last 10% of Work Time
- (00:24:34) - Billing for Se...
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
- (00:00:53) - The Worst Advice You Ever Got
- (00:03:21) - The Good Advice My Dad Got Me
- (00:11:35) - How I Learned to Give Back
- (00:18:46) - Have You Had The Same Success As You Had Before?
- (00:20:06) - Ronald McDonald on Giving Back
- (00:21:10) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
Chapters
- (00:00:04) - Worst Advice I Ever Got
- (00:00:32) - The Worst Advice You Ever Got
- (00:04:16) - Have We Been Burned By Early-Stage Investing?
- (00:05:59) - Get Rich Quick on the Blockchain
- (00:12:01) - Gavin Smith on His Crypto Investment Loss
- (00:17:35) - Do You Need to Invest in a Crypto Coin?
- (00:19:38) - The Worst Advice You Ever Received
- (00:23:01) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
What if some of the best leadership lessons come from people you’d never put on a company values poster?
On this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, brought to you by Smith + Howard, Sean and JB sit down with leadership consultant, speaker and author Steve Williams. After more than 45 years in the electronics industry, six books and over 200 articles on leadership, quality and management, Steve has spent a lot of time stu...
“It’s all in your head” isn’t helpful advice. It’s dismissive.
It takes a real struggle and turns it into a personal failure: if nothing’s physically wrong, why can’t you just get over it?
On this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, brought to you by Smith + Howard, Sean and JB are joined by sports psychiatrist Dr. Jimmy Moley to unpack why that phrase can do more harm than people reali...
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