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"Never to be wrong" sounds like a big source of anxiety. I think for me it was always to admit that my mind isn't perfect, that it's always possible that the mo
by asveikau 8y ago
"Never to be wrong" sounds like a big source of anxiety. I think for me it was always to admit that my mind isn't perfect, that it's always possible that the model built from assemblage of facts could be faulty. And a polite deference to opposing ideas.
Some people in corporate politics will walk all over you for allowing such things. But I would call it not being a jerk.
- oehpr 8y agoI don't suffer much from that kind of anxiety. I found the challenge pretty compelling actually. Built in was the recognition "You're certain of this, but why? Is your tower built on shaky foundations? Check it again, because if you're wrong you'll fail the challenge". Does that seem like anxiety? It didn't feel that way to me, because I could always just pair back my certainty in such cases. Again, I enjoyed the challenge, I just didn't enjoy the effect it had on me socially, or in my career. I'd rather have friends who believe I'm smart and competent on a good career path than always be right.