A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows. O. Henry
Focused, hard work is the real key to success. Keep your eyes on the goal, and just keep taking the next step towards completing it. If you aren't sure which way to do something, do it both ways and see which works better. John D. Carmack
... You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Bob Dylan
So the heart be right, it is no matter which way the head lies. Walter Raleigh
Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way with all his strength. Chinese Proverb
A born leader sees which way the crowd is going and steps in ahead. Traditional Proverb