That's why bean never fully trusted his own guesses. He acted on them, but always kept himself open to the possibility that his interpretations might be wrong
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trust your instincts but stay open to being wrong and adjusting.
- In plain terms
- Act on guesses but keep expecting to be corrected.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance confidence with humility and willingness to change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you stop doubting your own plans?
Another view
Does not address when to trust instincts over data.
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