Those who are free from common prejudices acquire others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who avoid common biases can influence others.
- In plain terms
- Avoiding ordinary biases helps you gain influence.
- What can you take from it?
- Break free from common biases to lead others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What biases do you hold?
- How do you test your assumptions?
Another view
It is hard to fully escape common prejudices.
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