When you come to a fork in the road (and there is always a fork in the road), remember to seek wise council.  I have grown fond of that saying “none of us is as smart as all of us.”  Leveraging other’s thinking can only improve outcomes.

What I have learned about this over the years is that it is not just about seeking wise council.  It is seeking wise and trusted council.  When you reach forks in the road, whether personal or professional, you want to be able to talk with someone who has your best interest at heart.  Someone who will keep things confidential.  Someone who can offer good, solid advice.

The forks can sometimes be for small decisions.  Things like:  I am looking to contract out a service for X.  I have two companies that seem reputable.   If I go with company A, I get this.  If I go with company B, I get that.  You can obviously make the decision yourself, but having someone who is not in the thick of it may be able to offer a perspective you did not see.

So, long story short.  Forks are good.  Forks are opportunities. Wise council can help to ensure that you make the most of your opportunities