Don't take too seriously all that the neighbors say. Don't be overawed by what the experts say. Don't be afraid to trust your own common sense.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spock advises trusting your own judgment over neighbors or experts when raising children.
- In plain terms
- Ignore critics and trust your common sense.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your instincts over outside opinions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Whose advice do you trust?
- When do you doubt yourself?
Another view
Sometimes experts do have useful knowledge.
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