LinkedIn is running a series of articles on the topic Best Advice, where successful professionals share the best advice they’ve ever received and/or given. It made me think about advice that I have received… and implemented. And some I’d really like to act on more often.

“A fourth grader is a genius to a third grader.” – Stephen Beck

Push through the Dip. That’s the point where most give up; when things look their most bleak… and right around the corner from victory. ref. Seth Godin, The Dip

“Obvious to you, amazing to others.” – Derek Sivers

“What’s the worst thing that could happen?” – Thelma Box

“Repent and believe.” – R. C. Sproul Jr.

“You’re a Connector.” – Brett Adams, referring to Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point

“When are you speaking?” – Mark Miller, at the first SharePoint conference I attended

The secret to success is: Ask your customers what they want, then sell it to them.

“What can I do for you?” – Jim Bob Howard

What words of wisdom have you received and applied?