The Just Two Cents podcast explores the art of giving, taking and throwing away advice. For over three decades, I've witnessed, participated, and received the dance of advice. From the well-meaning whispers of family to the polished pronouncements of professionals, I've seen countless attempts to guide, shape, and influence. Yet, the nagging truth remains that we often give advice poorly, with unintended consequences that ripple through our lives.
Advice should be tailored for effectiveness, not tossed like a life raft into a storm. It requires empathy, understanding, and a willingness to confront the potential pitfalls of our own biases and assumptions.
It's time we acknowledged the power of our words and embraced the responsibility that comes with offering advice – for the sake of ourselves and those we look to help.
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It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.