text: Consulting with many people gives you a broader perspective and more knowledge towards making your decision. When more people from different walks of life-whether it be age, ethnicity, or financial situation-give you advice, it allows you to realize which of their advice fits you the best. When my older brother was presented with the life deciding question of the future career path, the whole family weighed in. My grandfather, who survived the famine in China and grew up in poverty, suggested she strive for a stable and well paying office job. My aunt, a freelancer who grew up in the U.S, simply said, "Follow your heart." Compiling information from people who all lead very different lives allows you to see the bigger picture.