The document advocates making career decisions based on facts and statistics rather than opinions. It provides examples of how the author made a mistake taking a new job based on positive opinions rather than the factual warnings of a former boss. Historical examples are given of opinions that were later disproven, highlighting how facts are a more reliable basis for decisions than subjective opinions. Overall, the document argues that one's career will be better served focusing on verifiable facts and statistics rather than opinions when making important choices.