Use compassionate directness
If you decide not to follow someone's advice, there is no better way to inform them than with compassionate directness.
Take a moment to talk with your colleague about why you decided to pursue another path, or rely on other information. Be straightforward in your conversation, but be sure to express the ways in which their advice was helpful.
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