text: Seeking for advice can also help list ideas about the advice you need. Most people only ask for advice because they are out of ideas and have no idea what to do. When you ask someone for their opinion on the decision your going to make, they will tell you everything your going to need to know. The person giving advice may have already experienced this situation and can help you make a pros and cons list. If you need advice on how to study for a test someone can help give you ideas on how to do that. Listing out ideas is a very good way to be able to see the good and bad things about the advice you need. Additionally, writing down ideas can also make sure you don't make a bad decision, because you are listing cons about the advice you need.