Acknowledge The Benefits That Can Come From Good Advice

Think about how critical it is to make the right decision. If there is a lot riding on it, you already know the benefit of getting the very best advice. 

Guidance from the right people can help you come up with solutions that you might not have thought of on your own. You know the old saying, "Two heads are better than one."

Outside opinions can offer a fresh new perspective that helps you think about your problem in a new way. There's usually more than one solution anyway. 

Additionally, they may even point out a flaw in your thinking that could prevent you from making a mistake. 

So, think about some of these benefits for getting good advice. 

Recognize The Roadblocks That Make It Hard To Accept Good Advice

If you are the type that struggles with accepting help making a difficult decision, take some time to find out why. Be honest with yourself about what is getting in the way of letting your walls down. 

Some of those reasons may be the following: 

• Being defensive about your own point of view
• Being over-confident in your own opinion
• Not trusting other people
• Seeing uninvited advice as unhelpful
• Preferring immediate satisfaction to long-term gains
• Being stuck in a rut
• Not being ready to hear advice
• Feeling afraid

Reflect on what may be preventing you from letting your defenses down when it come to receiving advice. Identifying what's holding your back is the first step to finding the help you need. 

Choose Your Advisors Wisely

When it come to choosing your advisors, be very discerning. Make sure that the people who give you advice have been in your shoes before. 

Make sure they are experts in the field, and that they really care about helping you succeed. 

However, just because someone has status doesn't necessarily mean they'll give you good advice. Don't let a person's status cloud your judgment. 

People of status may not know you well enough to offer you the best advice. They may even mislead you so that you won't threaten their position. 

Also, avoid asking people who always agree with you for advice. They may not be objective enough to be totally honest with you. 

Use good judgement in choosing your advisors and scrutinize what they tell you. 

Let Your Defenses Down And Listen With Humility

As soon as someone comes to you with their advice, it is a common reaction to bristle up and resist what is about to come. 

This is especially true when they approach you with unsolicited advice. Even if it is good advice, it's still hard to just relax and listen. 

If someone approaches you in a thoughtful way to offer some advice, it might be worth dropping your guard and giving them a little of your time. 

Instead of instantly resisting, try letting your defenses down and listen with humility. Ask yourself, "What can I learn from this?" You never know. They might come up with a solution you were looking for. 

Ask For Clarification If Needed

When someone is giving you advice that you don't quite understand fully, don't be afraid to ask for clarification. 

Sometimes, when people give advice, it might be general advice that may not directly apply to you. So, when you ask for clarification you can pinpoint what you are looking for. 

At other times, they may throw out so many ideas that it's hard to keep track of. You definitely should ask for clarification in that situation. 

Seek Several Different Opinions 

Challenges are sometimes complex, so don't think that you are limited to get advice from just one person.

Seek several different opinions to enable you to get a broad perspective on the issue. 

Everyone gives advice based on their life experiences, but everyone is different. Find diverse opinions and take the best ones to heart. 

As I stated before, there are many roads leading to the same destination. Look at them all to decide with one is best for you. 

Give Yourself Time To Think About The Advice

Once you're done gathering all the advice you need, take a little time to think about it.

Even if you have to make a quick decision, it will pay to sit down and think about everything first. 

Carefully consider your options so that you can make a thoughtful decision based on what's important to you. 

Put a deadline on this thinking time so that it doesn't turn into a procrastination session. 

Just make sure whatever you do is going to help you reach your goals. 

Trust Yourself To Make The Right Decision

Whatever move you make next, trust that you are making the right decision. When it's all said and done, you are the one who will be responsible for the outcome. 

So weigh all the advice, keep what you think will work for you, and discard the rest. 

After that, just keep moving forward. Remember, nothing is ever perfect and you will be faced with more challenges down the road. 

That's why they call achieving success a journey. 

Show Gratitude For Any Advice You Take

When you do take advice from someone, it's a thoughtful thing to tell them how much you appreciate their input. 

Let them know that their advice made a difference. Showing them that you value their opinion will leave the door open to get more help in the future. 

Do this every time and you will begin to build a network of support whenever you need it. 

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