As knowledge and experience serve as twin towers in problem-solving,
one is often presented with two major paths that pave the way for final fulfillment,
either to wrack his brain, just like what happened to Neeuton, sitting for many years
for many years under an apple tree and eventually figuring out one of the greatest
universal rules that govern the whole globe, or to seek for others wisdom through
their advice, just as in the case of Benjinin Franklin, gathering great minds under one roof and the
n establishing a most world-renown library. Both ways work. When a practical goal is involved, howev
er, Benjinin Franklin may best be regarded as a role model in this respect and asking people for adv
ice often turn out to be the prime alternative. Experience and knowledge borrowed or learned from ad
vice contribute greatly to effectiveness and efficiency for a goal-accomplishment. Not all experienc
e and knowledge related to problem-solving can be obtained by personal effort alone due to limitatio
ns of mind and capabilities of each individual. A single thought in someone mind is, more than not,
far less shinning compared with group wisdom. That explains the famous old saying that one sees furt
her when standing upon the shoulders of past great giants; that explains why a great the famous old
saying that one sees further when standing upon the shoulders of past great giants; that explains wh
y a great leader is always with greater minds; that also explains why teamwork in cooperation is hig
hly emphasized in the 21 century. Brainstorm and exchange of ideas between different thoughts never
fail to enhance capabilities of each individual involved, a team, a company, an institution, a count
ry, or even the entire global village. Asking advice instead of getting everything done on one own p
romotes democracy and communication too. In terms of democracy, it is necessary to give others right
s and chances to speak since the problem may concern them in different ways, and their saying in tur
n of communication, idea exchange sometimes focuses more than solutions, and hereby better mutual un
derstanding about perspective, principles, practically and personalities of each other. Admittedly t
urning to others for help and suggestion by no means refers to absolute and irresponsible dependence
. Consideration upon different thoughts and ideas broadens our mind, enlarges and efficient brainsto
rm, and stresses mutual respect in groups and communities, which undoubtedly gives rise to better, i
f not the best solutions. As is paraphrased from John F Kenedy, brainstormed, there is little we can
not do while divided, there is little we can do.