Some people are so right they never learn a thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who are always convinced of their correctness often stop learning new things.
- In plain terms
- Being too sure you are right stops you from learning.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay humble so you keep learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did being right stop you from learning?
- How do you stay open to new ideas?
Another view
Sometimes confidence is justified and necessary for effective leadership.
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