While this may be true there is real long term benefit gained by me trying hard for just a little longer: It takes time to truly understand the context and form

While this may be true there is real long term benefit gained by me trying hard for just a little longer: It takes time to truly understand the context and form an own point of view. I take time to find quality reference documents. I take time to do a few experiments. I take time to write down and order my thoughts. Asking someone if required when I have done my homework then yields faster and more effective responses. I get higher level responses that complement and extend my groundwork. Even if I believe I know the answer I find asking can help if only to establish and deepen relationships. Ultimately it moves me in a position where others come to me. Of course doing a submarine dive for weeks is never good except to serve as a straw-man for a blog post .