Brain Picker

If you know an expert or someone who is well accomplished, never ask...

“Can I pick your brain?”

This person likely doesn’t want to have his mind pecked by a vulture. Buzzards are takers and you’re not the first person with this type of request.

A more useful way is to say something like:

“I’ve been inspired by the trajectory of your path over the years building __________….I have a few questions I’d love to ask. I’d love to get a better understanding of the hard work it took.”

Get prepared for the meeting and write your questions out. Let them see you’ve put thought into it. Take notes.

Successful people are wary of throwing pearls before swine. Swine that are looking for a shortcut.

If you aren’t a vulture and you execute...they’ll be shocked and send a constant stream of pearls your way.