Seven Lessons Learned from George Donner:

Listen to cautions: Be careful not to miss wisdom because it is not what you want to hear.  George Donner had experts telling him that his plan was doomed before he set out.  Others, along the trail, confirmed his misguided path.  Thousands of years ago the richest and wisest man who had ever lived espoused the virtues of “having many advisors.”  In the end, we have to make our own decision, but advice that opposes our plans needs to be considered.