This article was written by Richard Walton, an EO Cape Town member and founder of Avirtual, for the March 2016 issue of Octane magazine.

Dear Richard:

Look at you— you’re an entrepreneur! I know you think you’ve got it all under control and that you know better than me, but I’ve got 20 years of experience on you, so listen up. Listening, in fact, is one of the most useful things you can do when you’re starting out— not just to me, your older and wiser self, but to everyone who is willing to give you advice. Here are a few more nuggets you’ll need to know to get the most out of your entrepreneurial journey.