The path to success isn't always straight. There are often bumps and turns and forks in the road. But a little bit of guidance can help you find your way.
In fact, many of the most successful leaders are where they are today because they took advice from people they trusted.
Here we've compiled some of the best tips that executives have shared throughout the years.
Aimee Groth and Kim Bhasin contributed to an earlier version of this article.
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway board of directors member Thomas Murphy told him:
"Never forget Warren, you can tell a guy to go to hell tomorrow — you don't give up the right. So just keep your mouth shut today, and see if you feel the same way tomorrow."
From a 2010 interview with Yahoo!
Marissa Mayer, president and CEO, Yahoo!
"My friend Andre said to me, 'You know, Marissa, you're putting a lot of pressure on yourself to pick the right choice, and I've gotta be honest: That's not what I see here. I see a bunch of good choices, and there's the one that you pick and make great.' I think that's one of the best pieces of advice I've ever gotten."
From a 2011 interview with the Social Times
Richard Branson, founder and chairman, Virgin Group
"My mother always taught me never to look back in regret but to move on to the next thing. The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me. I have fun running ALL the Virgin businesses — so a setback is never a bad experience, just a learning curve."
From an interview with The Good Entrepreneur
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