only listen to advice from people who sufficiently understand the context for which you need advice. be it from a stranger who has done what youre trying to do

only listen to advice from people who sufficiently understand the context for which you need advice. be it from a stranger who has done what youre trying to do, or a close friend or family member who knows the nuances of your life rather well, there is probably something you can gain from considering their perspective. as others mentioned, the why someone is offering advice is critically important. Is it because something about your situation is jarring to them, given some knowledge they have that you lack? if so, pay close attention to the advice and where it is coming from. Is it from a misunderstanding of your situation, a generic platitude, or just some content to fill up time and space? probably best to consider it very lightly or ignore it completely.