text: Next, getting advice can make you feel absolutely sure that you are doing the right thing. Knowing what other people think can be very necessary when making a big decision, or even a small one. If you have your own idea in mind, and other people can agree with it, you can feel assured that it's the right one to make. There are also times when other people can persuade you in a different direction than you had originally planned, but it might be the better option that you hadn't even considered. Knowing what other people think can make you feel good about what you're doing. Everyone should be able to know their choice was right, without having to question it, and having other opinions can do just that.