What is a bad recommendation you hear?

Terry Crews action:  “Work hard to beat the competition” The truth is that competition is the opposite of creativity. If I’m working hard to beat the competition, it actually prevents me from thinking creatively. This competitive mindset destroys people. You need the success of everyone in your field in order to achieve your own success. Creativity operates differently. You work hard because you’re inspired to, not because you have to. Work becomes fun, and you have energy because this life is not a young man’s game. It’s an inspired person game