How to judge somebody

[StarStruck]

46 minutes ago, Understander said:

@StarStruck

Has it always served you the way you expected or wanted?

Nope but I’m working on it. Consistency instead of  perfection. 

[caspex]

6 hours ago, StarStruck said:

Not to question what you said but helped you how? I know you talked about your issues. How you solved them? Or did they just told you things you needed to hear to feel better. Because those people who haven’t embodied the wisdom are very good at telling you what you need to hear so you think you are making progress. 

There advice wasn't as thorough and complete as would be of someone who embodies it, but they correctly identified my problem and pointed me to the right direction. I think the reason they could do that was because they were dealing with the same problem, and the solution to this problem is something that requires consistency, and while they couldn't be consistent with the solution, the problem of consistency is an entirely different matter than the issue at hand.
They are basically parroting what others have already said, but what they parrot could be of value to you if they correctly identify your problem. And as I said, it wouldn't be as thorough and nuanced as would be someone's advice if they actually embodied it. Another thing is that if you ask them more questions about the initial knowledge, they might start making shit up, which is not related to your problem.
All in all, I have received advice about fitness and even spirituality from people who couldn't embody it, but I could because I had some pieces of the puzzle they didn't.

[StarStruck]

@Swarnim good points. You can even learn from homeless person. Namely: what not to do in life.