The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - When Friendly Advice Holds You Back

Episode Date: May 15, 2025

🎙️ Welcome back to The Level Up Podcast with Paul Alex!In this episode, Paul unpacks a hard truth: sometimes the people closest to you—your friends—can unintentionally hold you back. While they may mean well, their advice often comes from a place of comfort, not experience. And when you're chasing big goals, comfort can be the enemy of progress.Paul dives deep into why friendly advice can be dangerous when it’s not backed by real-world results, and how to separate emotional support from strategic guidance. If you’ve ever felt conflicted between following your ambition and listening to the people around you, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:⚠️ The Experience Gap: Why advice from someone who hasn’t walked your path might do more harm than good. 💭 Good Intentions, Bad Guidance: How well-meaning friends can unknowingly project their fears onto your decisions. 🎯 Filter the Feedback: Learn how to protect your vision while still maintaining your relationships. 🏆 Choose Mentors, Not Comfort: Why seeking advice from those who’ve done it will get you further, faster.If you’re serious about leveling up, you’ll need to be just as intentional about who you listen to as you are about what you work on. Tune in now to learn how to move forward with clarity—and without guilt.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur?Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.ATMTogether.comwww.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.

Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. Welcome to the Level Up Podcast with Paul Alex, where we focus on leveling up your mindset, business and life. Today we're going to be talking about something very important. Why you shouldn't take advice from your friends and trust me, this one can make or break your journey to success.

Your friends might care about you, but that doesn't mean they know what's best for your business, your finances or your life goals. Most friends, most people make the mistake of asking their friends for advice simply because they're close or they trust them. But you have to ask yourself this one simple question. Are your friends where you want to be at? Are they running successful businesses? Do they have the mindset and results you're striving for?

If they're not there, then why are you taking advice from them? One of the biggest reasons not to rely on friends for advice is lack of experience. Many friends mean well, and that's okay. But if they haven't walked the path you're trying to take, they can't give you the roadmap. Their opinions might come from

the place of comfort or fear rather than from experience in entrepreneurship, investing, or personal development. You need advice from people who have been there, done that, not from those who are guessing. Don't take chances in your business and in life. Another issue is bias. Your friends know you personally. And while that can be great for emotional support, it's not always helpful guys. When it comes to making tough business and financial decisions,

they might give you advice that actually protects you from failure. But that same advice can keep you from taking bold risks that it's needed for success. Friends often want to keep you safe, and that's a beautiful thing, but success requires taking risks that can feel unsafe. So let me be real with you right now.

Sometimes friends might project their insecurities and limitations onto you. Maybe they haven't chased their own dreams, so they can't fully support chasing yours. This isn't because they don't care. It's because they can't see beyond their own limitations. Your friends fears shouldn't become your limitations. You've got to think bigger than what they can see.

So who should you ask advice from? Guys, this is a no brainer, mentors. People who have achieved the success you're aiming for. When I transitioned from law enforcement to building multiple businesses, I didn't rely on the opinions of my friends, my coworkers, or even my family. I sought out mentors. People who are already millionaires, entrepreneurs, and experts in their fields. They gave me the advice based on real world experience, not theory or guesswork.

The right mentor can shave years off your learning curve They gave me the advice based on real world experience, not theory or guesswork. The right mentor can shave years off your learning curve and help you avoid mistakes your friends wouldn't even see coming. At the end of the day, it's about knowing where to get your guidance. Your friends might be great for support, but when it comes to advice that impacts your future, go to people who've actually already achieved what you're working for. Surround yourself with people who elevate you, not people who hold you back intentionally or unintentionally. So that's all I got for today's episode guys. Stop relying on your friends for advice. Start seeking guidance

from those who are where you want to be. And remember, your circle should inspire you, not limit you. Thanks for tuning in to Level Up Podcast. I'm Paul Alex, guys. Keep leveling up one step at a time and I'm gonna see you at the next episode. Let's level up together. Thanks for listening up to the Level Up Podcast. If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to share with a family, friend, and everyone you know who's ready to level up.

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