Words of wisdom: The advice that's guided us through our lives

Ten high-profile people share the best advice they ever received and the profound impact it has had on their outlook

Some of the prominent people offering advice and perspective for the new year.

Most of us have words of wisdom that we live our lives by — whether it’s the pep talk your best friends gave you in a bathroom on a night out, the calming words from your mother on the other end of the phone when things were going pear-shaped or a simple inspiring message from a wise stranger.

Getting the right advice from someone is one of the most precious gifts you can receive.