The answer was so obvious to her that she clearly didn't understand a word he was saying
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She is so certain of her own understanding that she misses the actual message being communicated.
- In plain terms
- Confidence can blind you to what others are really saying.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen actively even when you think you already know the answer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last miss a point because you assumed you knew it?
- How can you check your assumptions before speaking?
Another view
Sometimes confidence is justified and overthinking slows progress.
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