Most people don't realize they're in free fall when you offer them a parachute, and most advice will tell you to take skydiving lessons in mid-fall. Giving adv

Most people don't realize they're in free fall when you offer them a parachute, and most advice will tell you to take skydiving lessons in mid-fall. Giving advice is a bet; taking it is a risk. For both, awareness and context are key. It might be more effective to refrain from giving advice. Instead of solving problems, we should focus on helping people recognize where they are and whether this place is in free fall: Does the ground seem further away than usual to you?