Many people believe they are stuck because they lack expertise, when in reality they are overwhelmed by it. Advice is plentiful, but clarity remains elusive. That is often because expertise provides answers, while guidance provides orientation.
A guide does not rush to solutions. They begin by understanding where you are, what matters to you, and what constraints you are living within. Instead of replacing your judgment, they help you trust and refine it. Over time, you rely less on external authority and more on your own discernment.
Experts are valuable for learning skills and systems. Guides are essential when navigating uncertainty, transition, or complexity. When the path is unclear, information alone rarely helps. Presence does.
If you are surrounded by advice but still feel unsure how to move forward, it may not be another expert you need. It may be someone willing to walk with you while clarity takes shape.
Expert advice is everywhere, yet many people remain stuck. In today's Just Thinking reflection, I explore why more information is often not the answer, and how guidance, not expertise, is what restores clarity, confidence, and forward motion. Read the full article in the Premium tier of Your Pathway To Growth community classroom.