Examples

Advice may be wrong, but examples prove themselves. - H. W. Shaw

This quote is right, for the most part, but there are exceptions to every rule. Some people will choose an example that they think fits, or they’ll see an example but refuse to believe it, discounting it as not really applying. While an example may prove itself, it does not necessarily change people’s minds. I could give you examples, but that’d be defeating the purpose.

Don’t take tips on success from unsuccessful people. Don’t take advice on how to be happy from people who are miserable. Be aware of where the advice comes from. Examples are very good at letting you know what kind of source it is.