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groby_byesterday at 6:48 PM1 replyview on HN

Ah, but you only tell them the things they already know and want to hear.

That filter is crucial in any kind of advisory/consulting work. You're there to confirm biases, in 95% of the cases.


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cortesoftyesterday at 7:05 PM

It depends on who is paying you. Sometimes, people pay you to tell OTHER people things they know but don't want to hear.