Idea
What should I ask myself before seeking advice?
Short answer
Chapter 13 of Unseen Mentor invites readers to listen to their needs and worries before asking others. Begin by identifying the choice you face, the information you lack and the support you need.
Chapter 13 discusses befriending yourself before asking for advice. The author notes that people offer advice from their own experiences and circumstances. To consider it, the person asking also needs to review the situation they are living in. Before a conversation, write briefly: what choice am I facing, what do I know, what do I not know and what do I want this person to help me understand? If you need listening more than solutions, saying so can also make the conversation more suitable. These questions are practical suggestions from this article. They can help make support clearer while allowing time to consider it. Understanding yourself and learning from others can both be part of a decision.
