Acharya Prashant addresses the dilemma of making decisions based on gut feeling versus a calculated approach. He explains that regardless of the method used—be it a gut feeling, seeking advice from others, or researching online—the crucial factor is whether one is asking the right question. Using the example of choosing a new job, he points out that people often ask about career prospects. While they will get answers related to their career, this question is fundamentally flawed because life is more than just a career. A career is merely a means to a more significant end. The speaker emphasizes that a career is important only because life is important, and if one's work is not right, their life will be wasted. Therefore, when making a career decision, one should ask deeper questions such as, "What's the quality of life here?", "What's this place going to do to my mind?", and "What are the compromises this place will thrust upon me?" Without asking these fundamental questions, any decision-making process will lead to the wrong answers. He illustrates this with an analogy of a person wanting to commit suicide; whether they use their gut or Google to find poison, the initial intention is wrong, so the outcome will be disastrous. The right question is not about finding the means but questioning the end itself, such as asking, "Is life worth living?" Acharya Prashant further explains that people often limit the advice they receive by asking narrow questions, and most advisors will not venture beyond the scope of the question asked. He then addresses why knowledge from books or scriptures might not seem helpful in real-life situations. He states that this happens when there is no real commitment to the knowledge. Knowledge is not a passive pill that works without one's participation. For knowledge to be effective, one must be willing to practice it and pay the price it demands, which involves inner improvement. He warns against using knowledge as a mere ornament to impress others, as this only serves the ego. The true purpose of knowledge is to liberate from the ego, not to augment it. Knowledge must become the center from which one operates, flowing through one's veins and reflecting in every action and decision.