1 Corinthians 1:27 "But God hath chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty."

The richest man is the quickest man from thought to action. Use others advice to better prepare you for the path which you wish to walk. People who live vicariously through you will also tell you their solutions to a plethora of problems they believe is too late to solve themselves.  

Better listen now so you have a fair fight.