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What Makes a Book So Much Better Than Social Media · The Startup Chat with Steli and Hiten

The Startup Chat with Steli and Hiten

Not Your Typical Advice

In today’s episode of The Startup Chat, Steli and Hiten talk about “not your typical advice”. Tweeter and Instagram are platforms that have made it so much easier for people to express their opinions and give advice about any topic. While this is a great thing for freedom of expression, it means that anybody, even if unqualified can give advice, and this…

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  1. What Is a Social Media Ego Trap and How to Avoid It at 1:18

    We used to share advice that was special, shared by experts, it was meaningful. Full answer

  2. How Do You Get the Best Advice at 4:39

    Go read a book on the topic, or talk to somebody who can help you, has context, and actually cares to give you their best advice. Opinions are not advice. Full answer

  3. What Makes a Book So Much Better Than Social Media at 10:48

    A book can be really a powerful medium because it is long-form by design. Full answer

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