When seeking advice from people we’re aspiring towards, we typically ask them to share their experiences so we can apply them to our own pursuits.
Everyone’s path is unique, and the conditions that lead to their success may not be replicable.
So along with asking them about the path they travelled, it’s a great thought exercise to ask the person to put themselves in your shoes.
“If you were starting out like me and trying to get to a position like yours, how would you approach it?”
This will frame the topic as an interesting problem they can try to solve, and it will allow them to apply their unique experience to generate practical insights.
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