I am being frank about myself in this book. I tell of my first mistake on page 850.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author states honesty about personal errors within the text.
- In plain terms
- I am honest about my mistakes in this book.
- What can you take from it?
- Admitting errors builds credibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does admitting mistakes affect trust?
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