It is a 'bad idea' to 'consult with others before starting something.'

There are risks and rewards in consulting with someone with more expertise than you, but consulting with someone without knowledge is a terrible idea.

Because,

(1) The person who was consulted thought it was not enough to say 'good,' and he/she tends to give a lot of reviews,

(2) The person receiving the review tends to take it as "criticism" or "condemnation,

This is not a "Win-Win" but a "Lost-Lost."

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I guess it depends on the caliber of the person, but I still think

"I run the world alone."

It is good for me.