text: Another benefit of listening to other opinions is that hearing different points of view can make one realize all the aspects of the decision. Usually, humans are hard-wired to think that there is always a right and wrong way of going about things. Opening up to different viewpoints is an excellent way to help yourself make a decision because other people will share why they think their answer is right. This makes a person more knowledgeable about his or her problem, allowing him or her to make a more informed decision. This strategy has helped me make a decision in the past. When I was trying to decide between going to New York City or staying to help my band play well at our concert, many of my friends had contrasting opinions. My friends from band class compelled me to stay because this was our most important concert of the year, and the band always played better when everyone was there. On the other hand, my friends who were going on the trip pointed out that this was a very special opportunity that I had to take advantage of. I used their advice to help me make a good decision.