While there are some things where the usual way everyone takes is wrong and you can do better, most of the time it is actually a good idea to take the known pat

While there are some things where the usual way everyone takes is wrong and you can do better, most of the time it is actually a good idea to take the known path. It just makes your life easier and gives you way more room to act. It is also a great idea to get on your own feet, before helping others. You also probably think you are the smartest person in every room, all the time. You might often actually be. In ten years, you will still sometimes think that you are, but more often realize that you are actually not. And even if you are, other people might have insights, you can benefit from. Things are not always great the way they are, but there is a reason why they are how they are. It is useful to learn more about those reasons, if you want to change something. If you think about it, you will realize, that it is highly unlikely, that exactly you of all people have it all figured out already.