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# Chapter 27

## Use All the Available Runway – Trusted Advisors

**Full book:** https://deanrush.net/downloads/flyingfreebook.md

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### Context for the Reader

This chapter emphasizes that no one should attempt a crisis landing alone. Trusted advisors provide objective perspective, accountability, and encouragement when the pilot’s own instruments are unreliable. The Tuesday morning group in Indianapolis is presented as a model of mutual accountability.

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I just spent a number of pages talking about how to avoid feeling sorry for yourself and the importance of moving forward with life.

Now I am going to relay another facet of decision-making that must be used if you are to take proper action in a crisis. One thing I have learned many times in my corporate experience is that there are usually people around you who are objective and knowledgeable about a problem that needs solving. They can be a positive influence in helping you make major decisions. Those people provide an added dimension to your ability to safely land in a crisis.

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**Next chapter:** Move Forward to Land – Keep Moving to Grow Stronger

**Full book:** https://deanrush.net/downloads/flyingfreebook.md