Soul Proprietor - Expert advice

The other day, I received an email. No “hello”, no “nice to meet you.”

Just a simple line stating that I “left something out” in my free tarot reading e-course. Yes, someone signed up for a free mini e-course and took umbrage that one tiny detail that they thought important was not in that free mini e-course.

Did I mention this was a free mini e-course that was aimed at beginners and not intended to be a complete treatise on every tarot point ever discovered?

It was created for the tarot-curious who want to dip their toes in to the tarot waters and see if it’s fine. It’s for rookies (and clearly stated).

It is not for the “experts” so I found it intriguing that some stranger felt the need to send that terse statement.

So what did I do?

I deleted it.

It was unsolicited advice that didn’t resonate with me or the intentions of that little course. Plus, the tone was rude. Sorry, not interested, bucko.

There is nothing better than getting expert advice when you need it. When I seek it out, I am always grateful for the fabulous people that are out there, willing to share their knowledge.

But what about when you didn’t need it or ask for it?

That depends. If it’s useful, pause and consider it. Constructive criticism can be necessary. We never want to be so cocky that we shut off good advice. Over the years, I’ve received plenty of solid recommendations that really helped shape my business and my life. That’s one thing.

You must always be open to guidance, BUT if a so-called expert shows up in your world and tries to diminish your good efforts with an unsolicited and ego-fueled critique, you do not have to let that affect your world. (PS not all criticism is constructive or valid.)

You can choose to hit delete.

When you are focused on your mission to serve people in the very best way that you can, it becomes easier to weed out the ones who really want to help you versus the ones who want to “school you” and feed their own ego (some people get off on being superior or “right”).

You are not in business to be all things to all people. Your work will not always be “perfect” to someone. You may miss the mark or be seen as “less than” by someone who has a need to prove something (to themselves? to the world?).

That’s okay.

Serve the ones that need you with love and respect. And the ones who don’t love or respect your work are free to leave.

Blessings,

Theresa