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I’m sure that I’m right!

Sometimes, I’m wrong even when I’m sure that I’m right! Here are some suggestions for side-stepping self-consumption. The Essentials Be honest. Ever been absolutely convinced you were right? But, found out you were wrong? I have! For example, when I’m too angry to listen to reason, say from my wife. Why was I so wrong? […]

Sometimes We’re Wrong

Dec 8, 2020PfP3-Minute PreceptsExperiential Insight, Foolish overconfidence, Human Insight, Self-consumed

Foolish overconfidence causes leaders to forget that sometimes we’re wrong. So, learn from experience, but also carry along a healthy degree of skepticism. The Precept Explained Ok, but what if you’re wrong? And, why are you so overly self-confident? Remember, once before under these circumstances the outcome wasn’t in your favor! Actually, these are common […]