We love rebels and people who challenge the status quo, conventional wisdom and mainstream narratives and so we asked some really bright folks to tell us about one piece of conventional advice they disagree with.

Victoria Lauren | Psychedelic Leadership Coach

“I’m too _____ to change now.” It’s never too late to make a change! It’s your responsibility to align your personal evolution with your life path. I was taught to follow a specific life path: finish high school, go to college, earn a degree, start a career, find a partner, buy a house, and have kids. Read more>>

Matt Valvardi | Content Creator, Actor, and Social Media Manager

When people say “if at first you don’t succeed – try try again”, I find it to be misleading. I believe it should be more like, “if at first you don’t succeed – pause, learn, adjust, reengage purposefully.” Read more>>

Alex Stedman | Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer, and Director

“How you do one thing is how you do everything.” I’m a Taurus baby…translation: I love to relax, chill, and treat myself. But when it comes to my passions/work, I transform into a military sergeant to get my projects done. Read more>>

Isis J. Ramirez | Actor, Writer, Director

One piece of conventional advice that I disagree with is having a large support group or big following to achieve a goal. We live in a society where it’s normalized to think followers, likes and views are the only way to be seen or acknowledged. I think if you truly believe in what you want to do and follow through in trusting your convictions your message and or idea will be conveyed accurately. Read more>>

Shayna Leib

People always give the career advice: Pursue your passion and you’ll never work a day in your life. I don’t actually agree with that. I believe in preserving the sanctity of what we love, and if one makes a career out of their strongest passion, it tends to be fraught with issues which can chip away at what is sacred. Read more>>