In the philosophical and social sciences, the question of why wise people (counselors) choose to assist others rather than on their own can be approached from a number of perspectives.
First of all, from the perspective of social cooperation, humans are social animals, and cooperation is an important way for us to survive and thrive. Smart people, despite their abilities, may still need to work with others to achieve greater efficiency and success in terms of resources, information, and social networks.
Second, from the perspective of power and influence, it may be difficult for a smart person to quickly establish sufficient authority and influence if he works alone. And assisting others in an existing power structure can use existing resources and platforms to expand their influence more quickly.
Furthermore, from a risk management perspective, going it alone means taking on all risks and uncertainties. As a strategist, you can use your talents in a relatively stable environment and at the same time spread out your risks.
In addition, from the perspective of personal motivation and goals, everyone pursues different things. Some people enjoy the process of contributing wisdom to a team to achieve a common goal more than just individual success.
Finally, from the perspective of culture and values, different cultures and societies have different criteria for evaluating individual achievement and collective contribution. In some cultures, the value of assisting others and contributing to the collective may be valued above individual heroism.
In summary, smart people choose to help others instead of going it alone, which may be based on a combination of factors such as cooperation, influence, risk management, personal motivation, and cultural values.