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About this quote

What does it mean?
Confidence in correctness is high and even stronger this time.
In plain terms
I am always right, and especially right now.
What can you take from it?
Trust your judgment but expect to be challenged.

Where it applies

  • debates
  • decisions
  • reviews

Putting it to work

  • state claims
  • defend work
  • argue

Questions to consider

  • How do you test your own correctness?

Another view

Absolute confidence can blind one to valid counterarguments.

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