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“He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.” (Chinese Proverb)

The only stupid questions are the ones we don’t ask. We weren’t given a manual when we left the hospitals with our babies or when we left the chapel with our new spouse, yet most of us feel inadequate when we need a little help with something involving our parenting or our marriage. There will be times when we need help with an issue and the only foolish thing to do would be to not seek help. The strongest leaders — in business and in families — are the ones who aren’t afraid to admit weakness and seek counsel in order to gain strength.