Career Advice from the Internet

The problem with taking career advice from the Internet, or any advice that relates to you or your business, is that humans suffer from many different cognitive biases. In particular, illusory superiority is a huge barrier to understanding and following the advice that is available online.

Although the biases still persist, I think it is far more helpful to talk to people/experts and get advice that is specific to the situation. Hopefully, the person giving the advice will be helpful enough to identify and correct any biases. This is why mentors, coaches and consultants are so important – to help reveal the obvious.