We learn nothing by being right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being correct does not guarantee learning or growth.
- In plain terms
- You do not learn if you just focus on being right.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on learning rather than winning arguments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more than being right?
- When did being right stop you learning?
Another view
Sometimes being right is important for safety or accuracy.
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