If you want to get ahead in life be willing to go against the grain. Sometimes you will need to listen to people other than those you already know. If you are trying to venture into new endeavors seek the advice of those who have already done it not the ones who haven’t. They will tell you things that are based on their limitations. You can listen but compare their advice to those who have already done it and notice the difference. Most people will give you advice based on what they know, but if you’re trying to make a real difference in your life there aren’t many people out there that can tell you what to do because for the most part they haven’t. So you will need to think outside the box.